9804.00.55
Game animals (including birds and fish) killed abroad by him and imported by him for noncommercial purposes
HTS code 9804.00.55 covers game animals (like birds and fish) that a U.S. resident personally killed abroad and is bringing back to the U.S. for non-commercial use. This code, found in Chapter 98, allows for duty-free import of these animals, provided the importer meets the specified requirements as a returning resident.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9804.00.55
Chapter 98 covers special classification provisions and applies to various articles returned to or entering the United States, and 9804.00.55 specifically addresses game animals—including birds and fish—killed abroad by a returning resident for noncommercial purposes. This provision allows for duty-free import of legally obtained game animals by individuals returning to the US, assuming they meet the requirements of being a returning resident and the import is not for resale. There are no subdivisions listed for this specific code, and statistical reporting instructions indicate data should not be furnished for this provision.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9804.00.55 is free under Standard Trade Partners (NTR), meaning no duty is assessed on eligible goods imported from these countries. There are no special rates or FTA considerations specified for this code or its subdivisions. As no units or subdivisions are specified, the applicable unit of quantity is not specified and would depend on the specific article being imported. Statistical reporting requirements exist, potentially referencing rates from other tariff provisions and requiring the same unit of quantity as that provision.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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