HTS Codes / Chapter 98

9818.00.07.00

Other, upon first arrival in any port of the United States of any vessel described in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter

Duty rates

General (MFN)

50 percent of the cost of such goods or repairs

Special programs

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

Column 2 (non-MFN)

50 percent of the cost of such goods or repairs

Unit of quantity

kg

“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 98

Special classification provisions (Section XXII — Special classification and temporary provisions)