HS Code 0409.00 : Natural honey
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
Tariff data verified: July 2026
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for natural honey is 0409.00. Under the 2026 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is 1.9¢/kg [USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
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United States (USITC HTS 2026)
0409.00.00
MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)
FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert
Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
ACE PGA Message-Set Flags:
FDA (FOO): Prior Notice (PN) + FDA Food Facility RegistrationUSDA-APHIS (AP1): Veterinary Import Permit for Dairy/Animal Products
Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].
MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)
China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
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| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | Free | Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| KR | U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) | Free | Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin. |
| AU | U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement | Free | Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA. |
| A / D | GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) | Free | 35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Natural honey
MODULE 11: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings
| Ruling # | Subject / Product Description | HTS Code | Ruling Date | Precedent Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 809511 | The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of blended honey from Canada; Article 509 | 0409.00.0042 | 1995-05-02 | View Precedent 809511 → |
| N012257 | The tariff classification of honey from Brazil. | 0409.00.0025 | 2007-06-28 | View Precedent N012257 → |
| B85998 | The tariff classification of nutritional supplements from Israel. | 0409.00.0025 | 1997-06-19 | View Precedent B85998 → |
| N007695 | The tariff classification of "Pure Raw Snow Flower Honey" and "Snow Flower Honey With Royal Jelly and Mulberry Leaf Extracts" from China | 0409.00.0025 | 2007-07-10 | View Precedent N007695 → |
| H80310 | The tariff classification of a Honey Gift Pack from Canada. | 0409.00.0025 | 2001-05-30 | View Precedent H80310 → |
| N011617 | The tariff classification of "100 Percent Pure, Natural Honey" from China and India | 0409.00.0025 | 2007-09-20 | View Precedent N011617 → |
US National HTS Tariff Lines (0409.00)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0409.00.00 | Natural honey | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 6.6¢/kg | — |
| 0409.00.00.05 | Natural honey, Certified Organic | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 0409.00.00.10 | Other, Comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 0409.00.00.35 | Natural honey, Other, Other, White or lighter | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 0409.00.00.45 | Natural honey, Other, Other, Extra light amber | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 0409.00.00.56 | Natural honey, Other, Other, Light amber | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 0409.00.00.65 | Natural honey, Other, Other, Amber or darker | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
⚠️ U.S. AD/CVD Trade-Remedy Alert
5 Active Orders
HS 0409.00 appears in the scope of 5 active U.S. Antidumping/Countervailing Duty order(s) — covering Raw Honey, Honey from Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Vietnam (Commerce case(s) A-357-823, A-351-857, A-570-863, A-533-903, A-552-833). Scope is defined by written product description, and duty rates are exporter-specific.
A-357-823 (Argentina - Raw Honey)A-351-857 (Brazil - Raw Honey)A-570-863 (China - Honey)A-533-903 (India - Raw Honey)A-552-833 (Vietnam - Raw Honey)
Explore all 724 covered orders in the U.S. AD/CVD Trade Remedies Directory ↗. Verify exact scope at access.trade.gov and view the Active AD/CVD Directory. Not legal advice. Per-code scope flags cover the 437 highest-volume HS6 subheadings (724 of 778 active orders; 93% coverage); coverage expanding.
💡 U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Duty-Saver
HTS General Note 3(c) EligibleMerchandise under HS 0409.00 may qualify for reduced or duty-free preferential rates under U.S. Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, KORUS, Australia FTA, Israel FTA, Chile FTA, etc.) when meeting statutory Rules of Origin:
| 10-Digit HTS | MFN Rate (General) | Preferential / FTA Rate (Special Program) |
|---|---|---|
| 0409.00.00.05 | 1.9¢/kg | A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 0409.00.00.10 | 1.9¢/kg | A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 0409.00.00.35 | 1.9¢/kg | A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 0409.00.00.45 | 1.9¢/kg | A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 0409.00.00.56 | 1.9¢/kg | A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 0409.00.00.65 | 1.9¢/kg | A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
⚠️ GSP Statutory Caveat: Tariff preference codes A, A+, A* refer to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences. GSP duty-free entry applies when GSP statutory authorization is currently in effect by U.S. Congress.
📜 Certificate of Origin Requirement: Preferential tariff treatment requires a valid Certificate of Origin demonstrating compliance with product-specific Rules of Origin (tariff shift or Regional Value Content). Eligibility is not automatic — verify origin rules at HTS General Note 3(c) Authority.
Informational lookup only — not legal, customs, or compliance advice. Verify official FTA eligibility with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and a licensed customs broker before claiming preference on entry.
US 10-Digit Statistical HTS Breakout (0409.00)
6 Declarable Lines · USITC 2026| 10-Digit HTS Code | Statistical Description | General MFN Rate | FTA / Special Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0409.00.00.05 | Natural honey Certified Organic | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | kg |
| 0409.00.00.10 | Natural honey Other: Comb honey and honey packaged for retail sale | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | kg |
| 0409.00.00.35 | Natural honey Other: Other: White or lighter | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | kg |
| 0409.00.00.45 | Natural honey Other: Other: Extra light amber | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | kg |
| 0409.00.00.56 | Natural honey Other: Other: Light amber | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | kg |
| 0409.00.00.65 | Natural honey Other: Other: Amber or darker | 1.9¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 0409.10 | Subheading under Heading 0409 | HS 0409.10 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 0409.20 | Subheading under Heading 0409 | HS 0409.20 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 0409.90 | Subheading under Heading 0409 | HS 0409.90 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)
U.S. Census NAICS Code
U.S. Census Schedule B (Exports)
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 04 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Natural honey.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (0409.00) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 0409.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
Is HS Code 0409.00 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 0409.00 (Natural honey) falls within the product scope of 5 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Raw Honey, Honey from Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Vietnam (Commerce case(s) A-357-823, A-351-857, A-570-863, A-533-903, A-552-833). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
Is HS Code 0409.00 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 0409.00 (Natural honey) falls within the product scope of 5 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Raw Honey, Honey from Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Vietnam (Commerce case(s) A-357-823, A-351-857, A-570-863, A-533-903, A-552-833). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
Is HS Code 0409.00 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 0409.00 (Natural honey) falls within the product scope of 5 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Raw Honey, Honey from Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Vietnam (Commerce case(s) A-357-823, A-351-857, A-570-863, A-533-903, A-552-833). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Natural honey?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Natural honey is classified under HS 0409.00 (Heading 0409, Chapter 04). The representative US MFN general duty rate is 1.9¢/kg.
How is HS 0409.00 distinguished within Heading 0409 (Natural honey)?
Heading 0409 covers Natural honey. Subheading 0409.00 specifically isolates Natural honey. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 0409.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 0409.00?
Related subheadings under Heading 0409 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Natural honey?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 0409.00 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Natural honey?
Commercial shipments of Natural honey with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 0409.00?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What FDA Prior Notice requirements apply to commercial imports under HS 0409.00?
Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (21 CFR 1.276), FDA Prior Notice must be submitted electronically via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival.
How is the specific duty rate (1.9¢/kg) calculated for HS 0409.00?
HS 0409.00 carries a quantity-based specific or compound duty rate (1.9¢/kg). Customs duties are calculated based on physical net weight/volume rather than purely invoice ad valorem value.
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 0409.00?
HS 0409.00 maps to NAICS code 112910 (Other Animal Production) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 0409.00?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 0409.00?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 0409.00?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 0409.00?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 0409.00?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.
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