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0306.36.00.20 - Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter 🖩

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 DutyFree
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, 0306.36.00.20, specifically designates shell-on shrimps and prawns that are imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to Chapter 3 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This category encompasses live, fresh, or chilled crustaceans of the shrimp and prawn varieties where the shell is still intact. The key criterion for inclusion under this code is the presence of the shell and the condition (live, fresh, or chilled) at the time of import, as well as adherence to specific statistical reporting requirements outlined in the relevant note.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 0306.36.00.40, lies in the processing state of the crustacean. While 0306.36.00.40 covers peeled shrimps and prawns, this classification strictly applies to those that remain in their natural shell. Both categories fall under the broader "Other shrimps and prawns" heading, indicating they are not specifically classified under any more precise subheadings within Chapter 3.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this specific classification. Therefore, classification decisions at this level will hinge on confirming the presence of the shell, the condition of being live, fresh, or chilled, and compliance with Statistical Note 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0306.36.00.20?
HTS code 0306.36.00.20 covers Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0306.36.00.20?
This classification covers Shell-on, imported in accordance with statistical note 1 to this chapter. It is a subcategory of Other shrimps and prawns (0306.36.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 0306.36.00.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0306.36.00.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0306.36.00.20?
Imports under HTS 0306.36.00.20 are measured in kg.
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