Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 20031001: Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid

The HS Code 20031001 refers to mushrooms of the genus Agaricus that have been prepared or preserved without the use of vinegar or acetic acid. This code is used to classify these mushrooms for international trade purposes.

When importing or exporting these mushrooms, it is important to understand the duty rates, quantity unit, and any special tariff preference programs that may apply. Let's take a closer look at the details:

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for mushrooms of the genus Agaricus is 6 cents per kilogram of drained weight, plus an additional 8.5% whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This rate applies to all countries unless they have a special tariff preference program in place.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for mushrooms of the genus Agaricus is kilograms (KG). This unit is used to measure the weight of the mushrooms being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs that apply to mushrooms of the genus Agaricus under HS Code 20031001. These programs provide specific duty rates or duty-free treatment for certain countries. Here are some of the programs and their details:

• A+ : Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP under that subheading (duty-free treatment)
• BH : Bahrain Special Rate
• CA : NAFTA for Canada (duty-free treatment)
• D : Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (duty-free treatment)
• E : Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
• IL : Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment)
• J : Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
• JO : Jordan Special Rate
• MA : Morocco Special Rate
• MX : NAFTA for Mexico
• OM : Oman Special Rate
• P : Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA)
• PE : Peru Special Rate

In addition to these special tariff preference programs, there are specific rates for certain countries:

• AU : Australia Special Rate - 2.4 cents/kg on drained weight plus 3.4%
• CL : Chile Special Rate - 0.7 cents/kg on drained weight plus 1%
• SG : Singapore Special Rate - 0.7 cents/kg on drained weight plus 1%

It is important to check the specific tariff preference program or rate that applies to the country you are importing from or exporting to.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 20031001 is used for international trade, but it also applies to importing and exporting within the United States. The code is used to classify mushrooms of the genus Agaricus that are being traded between different states in the US.

When engaging in interstate trade for these mushrooms, it is important to follow the regulations and requirements set by the respective states involved.

HS Code 20031001 is used to classify mushrooms of the genus Agaricus that have been prepared or preserved without the use of vinegar or acetic acid. It is important to understand the duty rates, quantity unit, and any special tariff preference programs that may apply when importing or exporting these mushrooms. Additionally, the code is also applicable to trading between different states within the United States.