Question 1

What does HTS 9803.00.50 cover?

Accepted Answer

HTS 9803.00.50 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container. It belongs to Chapter 98 and rolls up 1 10-digit statistical line that brokers actually file at entry.

Question 2

What is the duty rate for HTS 9803.00.50?

Accepted Answer

Every 10-digit line under HTS 9803.00.50 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Chapter 99 flags and potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags are shown at the per-line level; applicability depends on the shipment facts, written scope, and entry date.

Question 3

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9803.00.50?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 9803.00.50 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.

Question 4

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9803.00.50?

Accepted Answer

Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) order flags to lines under HTS 9803.00.50. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.

Plain-English explanation

10-digit lines under 9803.00.50(1)

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS 9803.00.50 cover?

What is the duty rate for HTS 9803.00.50?

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9803.00.50?

Are there potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags under HTS 9803.00.50?

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