Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 20089930: Guavas, Otherwise Prepared or Preserved, NESI

The HS Code 20089930 refers to guavas that are otherwise prepared or preserved. This code is used to classify and identify these specific products in international trade. Understanding the HS code is important for importers, exporters, and customs officials as it helps in determining the appropriate duty rates and trade regulations for these goods.

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 20089930 is free. This means that whenever 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. This encourages fair and equal trade practices among countries.

The quantity unit for HS Code 20089930 is kilograms (KG). This unit helps in accurately measuring and quantifying the amount of guavas being imported or exported.

There are also special tariff preference programs applicable to HS Code 20089930. These programs provide certain benefits or exemptions from import duties. For this particular code, the following programs are applicable:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Guava imports from Australia receive a special rate of duty.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Guava imports from Bahrain receive a special rate of duty.
• NAFTA for Canada: Guava imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) receive duty-free treatment.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Guava imports from eligible African countries receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Guava imports from eligible Caribbean countries receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Israel Special Rate: Guava imports from Israel receive a special rate of duty.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Guava imports from eligible Andean countries receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Jordan Special Rate: Guava imports from Jordan receive a special rate of duty.
• Morocco Special Rate: Guava imports from Morocco receive a special rate of duty.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Guava imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) receive duty-free treatment.
• Oman Special Rate: Guava imports from Oman receive a special rate of duty.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Guava imports from eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) receive a special rate of duty.
• Peru Special Rate: Guava imports from Peru receive a special rate of duty.
• Singapore Special Rate: Guava imports from Singapore receive a special rate of duty.
• Chile Special Rate: Guava imports from Chile receive a special rate of duty of 0.8%.

When it comes to importing HS Code 20089930 to the United States, the data shows that the states of Hawaii and Idaho are the primary destinations. This information can be useful for businesses involved in the guava trade to identify potential markets and distribution channels.

Overall, understanding the HS Code 20089930 and its associated data is crucial for importers, exporters, and customs officials to ensure compliance with trade regulations, determine appropriate duty rates, and facilitate smooth international trade of guavas.