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0309.10.05.00 - In bulk or in immediate containers weighing with their contents over 6.8 kg each 🖩

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 Duty2.8¢/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 subheading, 0309.10.05.00, specifically covers flours, meals, and pellets derived from fish, intended for human consumption, when presented in bulk or in immediate containers with contents exceeding 6.8 kilograms each. These products represent a processed form of fish, typically achieved through drying, grinding, or pelletizing, making them suitable for various culinary applications or as an ingredient in further food manufacturing. The emphasis is on the presentation of the goods, distinguishing them from smaller retail packaging.

In contrast to its sibling category, 0309.10.90.00, which encompasses "Other" presentations of fish flours, meals, and pellets for human consumption, this subheading is defined by the weight of the packaging. While the sibling category would capture any fish flours, meals, or pellets not meeting the specified weight threshold, this subheading is exclusively for larger, wholesale-oriented formats. This distinction is crucial for accurate customs declarations and tariff application based on trade volume and packaging size.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the focus for classification under 0309.10.05.00 rests solely on confirming that the product is indeed fish flour, meal, or pellets intended for human consumption and that it is packaged in bulk or in immediate containers weighing over 6.8 kg with their contents. This ensures that shipments are correctly identified and assigned the appropriate tariff rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0309.10.05.00?
HTS code 0309.10.05.00 covers In bulk or in immediate containers weighing with their contents over 6.8 kg each under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.
›What products are classified under 0309.10.05.00?
This classification covers In bulk or in immediate containers weighing with their contents over 6.8 kg each. It is a subcategory of Of fish: (0309.10).
›What is the import duty rate for 0309.10.05.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0309.10.05.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 2.8¢/kg.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0309.10.05.00?
Imports under HTS 0309.10.05.00 are measured in kg.

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