Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 03053020: Fillets of Herrings, Dried, Salted or in Brine

The HS Code 03053020 refers to fillets of herrings that are dried, salted, or in brine. These fillets are not smoked and are packed in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less each. This HS code is used to classify and identify this specific product for international trade.

When importing goods classified under HS Code 03053020, it is important to be aware of the bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate. The bound duty rate for this product is 4%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it is required to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for HS Code 03053020 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the weight of the product being imported or exported.

There are also special tariff preference programs available for imports classified under HS Code 03053020. These programs provide certain countries with preferential treatment or exemptions from import duties. The following special tariff preference programs apply to this HS code:

• Free: This applies to imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading, which means they receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate
• Bahrain Special Rate
• NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) for Canada, which grants duty-free treatment
• Chile Special Rate
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free treatment
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
• Israel Special Rate, which offers duty-free treatment
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
• Jordan Special Rate
• Morocco Special Rate
• NAFTA for Mexico
• Oman Special Rate
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA)
• Peru Special Rate
• Singapore Special Rate

When importing goods classified under HS Code 03053020 into the United States, it is important to consider the exporting US states. This information helps identify the specific states from which the product is being exported. Similarly, when exporting goods under this HS code from the United States, it is important to consider the importing US states, as this information is necessary for customs and trade documentation.

HS Code 03053020 is used to classify fillets of herrings that are dried, salted, or in brine. It is important to be aware of the bound duty rate, special tariff preference programs, and the quantity unit when importing or exporting goods under this HS code. Understanding these details can help facilitate international trade and ensure compliance with customs regulations.