2023 October No.59 – Trade Agreements


Is kombucha concentrate powder, classified under subheading 2106.90.99, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (HTSUS), eligible for duty-free treatment after importation as a qualified originating good under the U.S.- Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) if the importer claimed no preferential tariff treatment when it was imported into the United States?

A) Yes, if the importer files a claim for duty-free treatment under CTPA within one year after the date of importation.

B) Yes, if the importer files a claim for duty-free treatment under CTPA within five years after the date of importation.

C) No, because goods classified under 2106.90.99, HTSUS, are not eligible for duty- free treatment under CTPA.

D) No, because claims for a refund after importation cannot be made under CTPA.

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The Answer is: A

Citation: 19 CFR 10.3001-10.3033
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