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0303.59.00.00 - Other 🖩

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 Duty2.2¢/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 category, 0303.59.00.00, encompasses frozen fish that are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and which do not fall under the more specific categories within heading 0303.5. It acts as a residual classification for various species of whole, frozen fish that are not explicitly listed in preceding subheadings. The scope is broad, covering numerous marine and freshwater species that meet the general criteria of being frozen and not processed into fillets or other meat forms.

The distinction of this category lies in its "Other" nature. Unlike sibling categories that precisely identify herrings, sardines, mackerel, jack and horse mackerel, or cobia, this subheading is for all other qualifying frozen fish. For example, if a shipment contains frozen whole barracuda, which is not listed among the specific species in the sibling categories, it would likely be classified here, provided it meets the general conditions of frozen fish not otherwise specified. It is crucial to consult the full list of species covered by the parent heading and its subheadings to ensure accurate classification and avoid misapplying this residual category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0303.59.00.00. Therefore, the classification process for goods falling under this HTS code relies heavily on understanding what is excluded by the preceding subheadings and what is included by the overarching parent descriptions within Chapter 3. Proper identification of the fish species and confirmation that it is presented in its whole, frozen form, without being processed into fillets or fish meat, are the primary criteria for classification into this "Other" category.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0303.59.00.00?
HTS code 0303.59.00.00 covers Other under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0303.59.00.00?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0303.59.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0303.59.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 2.2¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0303.59.00.00?
Imports under HTS 0303.59.00.00 are measured in kg.

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