HTS tariff line · chapter 20
2008.11.05
Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Analysis
HTS 2008.11.05 covers described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions under heading 2008 (fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or…).
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 131.8%. The costliest confusion would be with 2008.11.61 (other: other) at 131.8%, a difference of 131.8 points on the customs value.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 13% of the 107 tariff lines in chapter 20 that are also free. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
Census statistics map these goods to NAICS 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing), an industry of 267 US establishments employing 19,949 people, the industry a domestic producer of these goods reports under.
The general rate of Free has not changed in any edition of the schedule since Jan 2023.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008.11.02 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | Free |
| 2008.11.15 | Peanut butter and paste: other | 131.8% |
| 2008.11.43 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6.6¢/kg |
| 2008.11.46 | Described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12 and entered pursuant to its provisions | 6.6¢/kg |
| 2008.11.61 | Other: other | 131.8% |