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0305.42.00.50 - Boneless 🖩

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 Duty6.6¢/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, 0305.42.00.50, specifically classifies boneless smoked herrings. It encompasses fillets or pieces of herring that have undergone a smoking process and have had all bones removed. The absence of bones is a key distinguishing characteristic for this subcategory, differentiating it from other forms of smoked herring that might still contain bones.

Within the broader classification of smoked herrings, this code is distinct from other potential sibling categories at the 0305.42.00 level by its specific exclusion of bone content. The parent category covers smoked fish generally, and this subdivision zeroes in on a particular preparation method and cut of herring.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is therefore precise, focusing solely on boneless smoked herrings. Examples of goods falling under this code would include pre-packaged boneless smoked herring fillets intended for retail sale or consumption, provided they meet the criteria of being smoked and bone-free.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0305.42.00.50?
HTS code 0305.42.00.50 covers Boneless under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0305.42.00.50?
This classification covers Boneless. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 0305.42.00.50?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0305.42.00.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 6.6¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0305.42.00.50?
Imports under HTS 0305.42.00.50 are measured in kg.

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