HS 200899 Other

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What products does HS 200899 cover?

This subheading covers fruits, nuts, and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved otherwise than by sugar, spirit, or vinegar, which do not fall under any preceding subheadings of heading 2008. According to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, this includes items like dried or frozen fruits and nuts not sweetened, or fruits and nuts preserved by other methods not specified elsewhere. The USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the EU's TARIC database confirm this residual nature, encompassing a wide array of processed plant-based foods not otherwise classified.

What falls outside HS 200899?

The following products are excluded from HS 200899: fruits and nuts preserved by sugar, spirit, or vinegar (classified under 2008.11 to 2008.97), fruit juices (Chapter 20, heading 2009), jams, jellies, and fruit purées (heading 2007), and products where the plant part is not the primary component or is processed into flour or meal (e.g., potato flour, HS 1105.10). For instance, dried apricots preserved with sugar are classified under 2008.19, not 2008.99, and fruit purees intended for infant food would fall under a more specific subheading if available.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 200899?

A common error is misinterpreting the "prepared or preserved otherwise" clause, leading to the incorrect classification of products that are actually preserved with sugar, spirit, or vinegar. For example, fruit compotes with significant sugar content should not be classified here. General Interpretative Rule 1 and Rule 3(b) are crucial; if a product could be classified under multiple headings, the more specific heading takes precedence. Importers often overlook the primary method of preservation, leading to misclassification and potential duty discrepancies.

How should importers classify products under HS 200899?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 200899 involves a thorough examination of the product's composition and preservation method. Importers and customs brokers must consult the WCO HS Nomenclature, relevant national tariff schedules (e.g., USITC HTS, EU TARIC, UK Trade Tariff), and any accompanying explanatory notes. Key questions include: Is the product a fruit, nut, or edible plant part? How is it preserved? Is it preserved with sugar, spirit, or vinegar? If not, and it doesn't fit other specific subheadings, then 2008.99 is likely appropriate.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 200899?

A shipment of 1,000 kilograms of dried, unsweetened figs, declared at a customs value of $5,000 USD, would attract a US duty of $1,000.00. This is calculated using the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule's Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 20% ad valorem, applied to the declared value ($5,000 USD × 20% = $1,000.00). Note that specific products within this subheading may have different duty rates, and some might have specific quantity-based duties in addition to or instead of ad valorem rates.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 200899?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 200899. For example, under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), originating products from Canada and Mexico may enter the US duty-free. Similarly, originating products from countries benefiting from the EU's Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) might receive reduced or zero duties, requiring a GSP Form A or a self-certified origin declaration. The UK's trade agreements with various countries also offer preferential rates, often requiring an EUR.1 movement certificate or origin declaration.

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