HTS 12112015 — Chilled or frozen
Imports classified under 12112015 — part of heading 1211, Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered, in Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). For this line, a general tariff of 6% applies. Preferential treatment is available under Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG).
Tariff rates for 12112015
| Rate type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 6% | Applies to countries without a preferential agreement, i.e. about 6.0% ad valorem on the customs value. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Reduced or free rates for designated program countries (see code legend on the USITC site). |
| Column 2 | 35% | Statutory rate applied to the few economies without normal-trade-relations status. |
Reporting units
Entry summaries for 12112015 must be declared in: kg (kg = kilograms). A single quantitative measure accompanies the ad valorem component on the entry summary.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Section 301 tariff on 12112015?
Section 301 actions apply by exact HTS line. This page shows the permanent schedule rate (6%) for 12112015; check the current 301 annexes or our dedicated Section 301 tariffs guide to see whether trade-remedy duties stack on top for your origin country.
What unit is used to declare 12112015?
US Customs declares 12112015 using the reporting unit(s) “kg” (kg = kilograms). When several units apply, each is reported on entry documents and may drive different ad-valorem-equivalent treatment.
Does 12112015 qualify for a free or reduced rate?
Many preferential programs reduce the general rate. The Special column above lists the program codes that qualify for duty-free or reduced treatment under recent trade agreements.
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Data as of October 9, 2026 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (line 1211.20.15.00). Rates are informational and not a binding customs ruling.