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0304.59.00.20 - Pickerel 🖩

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 pertains to pickerel, a type of fresh-water fish, presented in a fresh or chilled state. It specifically covers pickerel meat that has been filleted or otherwise separated from the bone, including minced forms. This heading focuses on the unprocessed or minimally processed form of the fish intended for consumption.

Pickerel is distinguished from its siblings by its specific species. For instance, while the category encompasses other fresh-water fish, this subcategory is exclusively for pickerel, differentiating it from perch, pike, whitefish, and tilapia, which have their own dedicated codes within this section. The inclusion of "Other" at this level signifies that any fresh-water fish meat not specifically enumerated is directed to that broader classification, while pickerel is precisely itemized here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions for pickerel under this code. Therefore, classification within 0304.59.00.20 is final for fresh or chilled pickerel fillets, other meat, or minced meat. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product is indeed pickerel and that it is presented in a fresh or chilled condition to correctly apply this specific HTS code.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0304.59.00.20?
HTS code 0304.59.00.20 covers Pickerel under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0304.59.00.20?
This classification covers Pickerel. It is a subcategory of Fresh-water fish:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0304.59.00.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0304.59.00.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 5.5¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0304.59.00.20?
Imports under HTS 0304.59.00.20 are measured in kg.

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