1601.00—Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products
General duty rate
3.2% – 3.4%
Across 7 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 1601.00 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. It sits in Chapter 16: Preparations of meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, Section IV: Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, Vinegar; Tobacco and rolls up 7 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 3.2% to 3.4%. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently touches one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 1601.00(7)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(1)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 1601.00
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.70 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 1601.00 cover?
HTS 1601.00 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products. It belongs to Chapter 16 and rolls up 7 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1601.00?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 1601.00 range from 3.2% to 3.4%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 1601.00?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 1601.00 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 1601.00?
No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 1601.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.
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