HTS 9608.50.00.00 · Chapter 96
Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 9608.50.00.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A+,AU,…
- Special / FTA rate
- The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
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The verdict
HTS 9608.50.00.00 carries a general (MFN) duty rate of The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading.
- The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading
- General (MFN) rate
- Ch 96
- Miscellaneous manufact…
About HTS 9608.50.00.00
HTS code 9608.50.00.00 classifies imports of: Sets of articles from two or more of the subheadings 9608.10, 9608.20, 9608.30 or 9608.40. This line sits within Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles), Section XX (Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: No.. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.15, 9903.88.25, 9903.88.26, 9903.88.27 and 9903.88.28.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9608.50.00.00 is The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A+,AU,BH,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 The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.15, 9903.88.25, 9903.88.26, 9903.88.27 and 9903.88.28. 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 9608.50.00.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | The rate applicable to each article in the absence of this subheading | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A+,AU,BH,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 | The rate applicable, to each article in the absence of this subheading | 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
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.15, 9903.88.25, 9903.88.26, 9903.88.27 and 9903.88.28.
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Showing 10 of 126 tariff lines in HTS Chapter 96.
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