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0304.49.01.09 - Whitefish 🖩

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 Duty5.5¢/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 classification covers fresh or chilled fillets and other meat of whitefish, not minced, that are derived from freshwater species. Whitefish, in this context, refers to a diverse group of fish that are generally characterized by their white flesh and are caught or farmed in freshwater environments. Examples include, but are not limited to, various types of cisco, lake whitefish, and burbot, when presented as fillets or other meat forms without the bone structure.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike pike and pickerel, which are distinct fish species with their own specific codes, this category encompasses a broader range of whitefish not otherwise specified. Furthermore, it is differentiated from the Tilapia, other than Oreochromis spp. code by the specific species covered. The "Other" sibling category is reserved for whitefish species not explicitly listed.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification at this level is precise, focusing on the identification of the fish species as "whitefish" and its presentation as fresh or chilled fillets or meat from freshwater sources. The absence of subcategories means that any freshwater whitefish fitting the description of fillets or meat, not minced, will be classified here if not falling under the more specific sibling entries.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0304.49.01.09?
HTS code 0304.49.01.09 covers Whitefish under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0304.49.01.09?
This classification covers Whitefish. It is a subcategory of Fresh-water fish:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0304.49.01.09?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0304.49.01.09 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 5.5¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0304.49.01.09?
Imports under HTS 0304.49.01.09 are measured in kg.

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