0106.90.01.20 - Bait (other than worms)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 15% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0106.90.01.20, specifically covers live animals intended for use as bait, excluding worms. This encompasses a variety of live creatures, such as certain insects, crustaceans, or small fish, that are kept and sold for the purpose of attracting other animals, typically for fishing or scientific collection. The key defining characteristic is their live state and their primary function as bait.
It is important to distinguish this classification from its sibling category, 0106.90.01.10, which exclusively covers live worms when used as bait. While both are live animals utilized as bait, this category explicitly excludes worms, meaning any live bait that is not a worm will fall under this 0106.90.01.20 classification. The sibling category 0106.90.01.80, "Other," would then cover live animals classified under 0106.90.01 that are not worms and not specifically designated as bait.
As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification remains on the live animal's suitability and intended use as bait, ensuring it is not a worm and is distinct from other live animals not primarily intended for this purpose. Importers and exporters should confirm the live status of the animal and its intended commercial use as bait when applying this tariff code.