HTS Codes / Chapter 96

9606.29.40.00

Of pearl or shell

Duty rates

General (MFN)

0.18¢/line/ gross + 2.5%

Special programs

Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Column 2 (non-MFN)

1.75¢/line/ gross + 25%

Unit of quantity

gross, gr.lines

“General” applies to imports from most trading partners under normal trade relations. “Special” lists products eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment under programs like GSP, USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or individual free-trade agreements. “Column 2” applies to imports from countries without normal trade relations (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Chapter 96

Miscellaneous manufactured articles (Section XX — Miscellaneous manufactured articles)