9816.00.40.00Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence

General

1.5 percent of the fair retail value

Column 2

2 percent of the fair retail value

Special

Free (BH,CL, CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,S,SG)

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Plain-English explanation

HTS 9816.00.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 98: Special classification provisions, Section XXII: Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed Pursuant to Trade Agreements Legislation; Additional Import Restrictions Proclaimed Pursuant to Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as Amended, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA) or AD/CVD orders currently flag this code in Tandom's catalog.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HTS code 9816.00.40.00?

HTS 9816.00.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Imported by or for the account of a person (whether or not accompanying him) arriving directly or indirectly from American Samoa, Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States, acquired in such insular possessions as an incident of such person's physical presence. It belongs to Chapter 98 of the HTSUS.

What is the general duty rate for HTS 9816.00.40.00?

The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9816.00.40.00 is 1.5 percent of the fair retail value. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.

Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 9816.00.40.00?

Yes. Imports of HTS 9816.00.40.00 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 (BH,CL, CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9816.00.40.00?

The Column 2 rate for HTS 9816.00.40.00 is 2 percent of the fair retail value. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9816.00.40.00?

No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 9816.00.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.

Does HTS 9816.00.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 9816.00.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.

Trade programs(8)

Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility

BHBHFTA (Bahrain)Free
CLCLFTA (Chile)Free
COCTPA (Colombia)Free
ILILFTA (Israel)Free
JOJFTA (Jordan)Free
KRKORUS (Korea)Free
MAMFTA (Morocco)Free
SGSGFTA (Singapore)Free

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