HTS 1202.42.15 · Chapter 12
Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 1202.42.15 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 6.6¢/kg
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A*,BH,…
- Special / FTA rate
- 15.4¢/kg
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 12
- Oil seeds and oleagino…
The verdict
At -1%, HTS 1202.42.15's general duty rate is among the lowest-taxed imports in the US tariff schedule, higher than 0% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 6.6¢/kg
- General (MFN) rate
- 0th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 12
- Oil seeds and oleagino…
About HTS 1202.42.15
HTS code 1202.42.15 classifies imports of: Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions. This line sits within Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Section II (Vegetable Products), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 1202.42.15 is 6.6¢/kg, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A*,BH,CA,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 15.4¢/kg applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 1202.42.15
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 6.6¢/kg | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A*,BH,CA,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 15.4¢/kg | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Section
- II: Vegetable Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 1202.42.15 classifies under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder), Section II (Vegetable Products). The general duty rate of 6.6¢/kg applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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