0405.20.20.00—Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisionsGeneral
15.4¢/kg
Units
kg, kg cmsc
Column 2
31¢/kg
Special
Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
HTS 0405.20.20.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 04: Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently stacks on top of the base rate.
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Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 0405.20.20.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Described in additional U.S. note 14 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions. It belongs to Chapter 04 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 0405.20.20.00 is 15.4¢/kg. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Yes. Imports of HTS 0405.20.20.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 0405.20.20.00 is 31¢/kg. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Yes — HTS 0405.20.20.00 is covered by section_301 provision 9903.88.70 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading). Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 0405.20.20.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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