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0208.90.20.00 - Deer 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty13.2¢/kg
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 0208.90.20.00, specifically covers deer meat and edible deer offal. This includes all parts of the deer, whether fresh, chilled, or frozen, intended for human consumption. The scope extends to meat from all species of deer, such as red deer, elk, and caribou, excluding any meat that has undergone further processing beyond chilling or freezing.

This category is distinct from its sibling categories, 0208.90.25.00 (frog's legs), 0208.90.30.00 (quail, eviscerated, not in pieces), and 0208.90.91.00 (other). Unlike frog's legs or quail, this classification pertains exclusively to cervid meat. The "other" category (0208.90.91.00) serves as a residual classification for any other meats and edible offal not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 0208 heading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 0208.90.20.00. Therefore, classification at this level is determined by the presence of deer meat or edible deer offal, in a fresh, chilled, or frozen state, and its exclusion from more specific descriptions within Chapter 2 of the HTS. When encountering such products, customs professionals should verify the species and condition to ensure accurate classification under this specific code.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0208.90.20.00?
HTS code 0208.90.20.00 covers Deer under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 02: Meat and edible meat offal.
›What products are classified under 0208.90.20.00?
This classification covers Deer. It is a subcategory of Other: (0208.90).
›What is the import duty rate for 0208.90.20.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0208.90.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 13.2¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0208.90.20.00?
Imports under HTS 0208.90.20.00 are measured in kg.

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