2008.97.90.50Packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers
HTS Code 2008.97.90.50 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesPreparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plantsFruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included:Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading 2008.19:Mixtures:OtherPacked in a liquid medium in airtight containers:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 2008.97.90.50
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 52.4%
- $5,240.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 52.87%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,287.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty14.9%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 2008.97.90.50
Set at 2008.97.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 14.9%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCOEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China52.4%
- Mexico24.9%
- Canada24.9%
- Vietnam27.4%
- Germany14.9%
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US Import Duty on HTS 2008.97.90.50 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from China pay 52.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 14.9%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 14.9% |
| 52.4% |
| Mexico | 14.9% |
| 24.9%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 14.9% |
| 24.9%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 14.9% |
| 27.4% |
| Germany | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| Japan | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| South Korea | 14.9% | None | 14.9%12.5% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| India | 14.9% |
| 24.9% |
| Ireland | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| Italy | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| Switzerland | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| Thailand | 14.9% |
| 27.4% |
| Malaysia | 14.9% |
| 24.9% |
| United Kingdom | 14.9% |
| 24.9% |
| France | 14.9% | None | 14.9% |
| Indonesia | 14.9% |
| 24.9% |
| Brazil | 14.9% |
| 52.4% |
| Bangladesh | 14.9% |
| 24.9% |
| Cambodia | 14.9% |
| 24.9% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from China pay 52.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Mexico pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Canada pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Vietnam pay 27.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Germany pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Japan pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from South Korea pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Taiwan pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from India pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Ireland pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Italy pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Switzerland pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Thailand pay 27.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Malaysia pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from United Kingdom pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from France pay the 14.9% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Indonesia pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Brazil pay 52.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Bangladesh pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Cambodia pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2008.97.90.50 From
In 2025 the US imported $5M of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50), down 13% on 2024, mostly from China (63%), Indonesia (12%) and Thailand (11%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $3M | 63% | 26% | 52.4% |
| Indonesia | $573K | 12% | 60% | 24.9% |
| Thailand | $502K | 11% | 20% | 27.4% |
| Greece | $311K | 7% | 34% | 14.9% |
| Vietnam | $126K | 3% | New | 27.4% |
| Mexico | $86K | 2% | 13% | 24.9%0% with USMCA |
| Turkey | $78K | 2% | 457% | 27.4% |
| Brazil | $50K | 1% | New | 52.4% |
| Guatemala | $35K | 1% | 3% | 24.9%10% with DR-CAFTA |
| Dominican Republic | $7K | 0% | 17% | 27.4%12.5% with DR-CAFTA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 2008.97.90.50 cover?
HTS code 2008.97.90.50 covers packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (Other), classified under Chapter 20 (Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 14.9%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2008.97.90.50?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2008.97.90.50 is 14.9%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from China pay 52.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Vietnam pay 27.4% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers (HTS 2008.97.90.50) from Mexico pay 24.9% in duties: the 14.9% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 2008.97.90.50 from?
In 2025 the US imported $5M of packed in a liquid medium in airtight containers under HTS 2008.97.90.50, mostly from China (63%), Indonesia (12%) and Thailand (11%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2008.97.90.50?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2008.97.90.50 is 14.9%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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