Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 02109990: Meat and Edible Offal Not Elsewhere Specified or Included

The HS Code 02109990 refers to meat and edible offal that are not specified or included elsewhere, and are either salted, in brine, dried, or smoked. This code also includes edible flours and meals derived from these meat and offal products.

When importing or exporting products under the HS Code 02109990, it is important to understand the associated regulations and tariff rates. The bound / Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for these goods is 2.3%. The MFN duty rate indicates that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for products classified under HS Code 02109990 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement helps to accurately determine the weight of the imported or exported goods.

There are several special tariff preference programs available for products falling under HS Code 02109990. These programs provide various benefits and may allow for duty-free treatment for eligible countries. Some of the special tariff preference programs applicable to this HS Code include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers a specific tariff rate for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides a specific tariff rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Offers duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Provides a specific tariff rate for imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Offers duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Offers duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Provides a specific tariff rate for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers a specific tariff rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Provides duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Offers a specific tariff rate for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Dominican Republic and Central America.
• Peru Special Rate: Offers a specific tariff rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Provides a specific tariff rate for imports from Singapore.

When importing products under HS Code 02109990 into the United States, it is essential to consider the specific regulations and requirements of the importing US states. Similarly, when exporting these products from the United States, it is important to understand the regulations and requirements of the destination or exporting US states.

By understanding the HS Code 02109990 and its associated regulations, tariff rates, and special tariff preference programs, importers and exporters can navigate the international trade landscape more effectively and ensure compliance with the applicable laws and agreements.