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Specific duty

A fixed amount per kilogram, liter, dozen, pair or unit.

Worked example

What is the duty on 16,861 kg of goods of subheading 0810.20.10 (Other fruit, fresh: Raspberries and loganberries entered during the period from September 1 in any year to June 30 of the following year), general rate 0.18¢/kg?

Quantity
16,861 kg
General rate
0.18¢/kg
  1. Specific duty = quantity x rate: 16,861 x 0.18¢ = $30.35.
  2. A rate in cents (¢) must be turned into dollars: divide by 100.

Answer: $30.35

Where it comes from: HTSUS 0810.20.10

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