Question 1

What is HTS code 0305.54.00.00?

Accepted Answer

HTS 0305.54.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophoridae). It belongs to Chapter 03 of the HTSUS.

Question 2

What is the general duty rate for HTS 0305.54.00.00?

Accepted Answer

The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 0305.54.00.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.

Question 3

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 0305.54.00.00?

Accepted Answer

The Column 2 rate for HTS 0305.54.00.00 is 2.8¢/kg. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Question 4

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 0305.54.00.00?

Accepted Answer

No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 0305.54.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.

Question 5

Does HTS 0305.54.00.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

Accepted Answer

No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 0305.54.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.

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What is HTS code 0305.54.00.00?

What is the general duty rate for HTS 0305.54.00.00?

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 0305.54.00.00?

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 0305.54.00.00?

Does HTS 0305.54.00.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

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