0309.90.20.00 - Live, fresh, or chilled 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 0309.90.20.00, specifically classifies flours, meals, and pellets derived from crustaceans that are intended for human consumption and are presented in a live, fresh, or chilled state. This includes products made from a variety of crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, lobsters, and crayfish, provided they meet the specified temperature and consumption criteria. The key distinguishing factor is the physical condition of the product at the time of importation.
It is crucial to differentiate this category from its siblings. Specifically, 0309.90.10 covers similar crustacean-based flours, meals, and pellets, but only those that are frozen. Conversely, 0309.90.30.00 encompasses "other" preparations within this broader group, which would not fit the live, fresh, or chilled criteria of this specific code. Therefore, the temperature and preservation method are the primary determinants for accurate classification under 0309.90.20.00.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under this code is contingent upon the product being derived from crustaceans, processed into flour, meal, or pellets, intended for human consumption, and being in a live, fresh, or chilled state. Any deviation from these criteria would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.