Albacore is caught on a Marshall Islands’ flagged vessel, packed in water in cans with a total weight of 5 kilograms, and is imported directly on July 5th, 2002 from the Marshall Islands to the Port of Portland. The total imports to date from freely associated states total 9% of the U.S. consumption of canned tuna for 2001. The total amount of canned tuna imported into the U.S. to date in 2002 totals 36% of the U.S. pack of canned tuna during 2001. Which ONE of the following classifications and duty rates is correct, respectively?
A) 1604.14.2020; 6%
B) 1604.14.2020; Free
C) 1604.14.2040; 6%
D) 1604.14.3020; 12.5%
E) 1604.14.3020; Free
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The Answer is: B
Citation: HTS General Note 10(a), 10(c), 10(d) & 10(g); HTS Chapter 16 Additional US Note 3; HTS Section IV Additional US Note 1
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