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VOL. I · WASHINGTON TARIFF DECISION ASSISTANT · April 26, 2026
§ HTS 2005.20.00.20 · US import duty

Potato chips

HTS 2005.20.00.20 covers Potato chips, classified under HS chapter 20. The MFN (general column) base duty is 6.4%. 1 active Chapter 99 overlay apply: 9903.88.03 (section301 +25%). Imports from China typically incur the Section 301 / IEEPA additional duties listed above; imports from Vietnam, Mexico, India and other origins generally pay only the MFN base unless an origin-specific overlay applies. Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases are NOT evaluated on this page — check ADCVD orders separately. Source: USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev6. CBP determines the binding classification and duty at entry.

Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006: · Potatoes · Potato chips
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HTS CODE
2005.20.00.20
General (MFN)6.4%
SpecialFree (A*,AU,BH…
Other (Column 2)35%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)6.4%
SpecialFree (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)35%
Unitskg

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.03 section301 +25% active
    Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 31.4% · $3,140.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 6.4% $640.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 25% $2,500.00 9903.88.03
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included.

China → Vietnam
$2,500.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline
China (CN) 31.4% $3,140.00 —
Vietnam (VN) 6.4% $640.00 -$2,500.00
Mexico (MX) 6.4% $640.00 -$2,500.00
India (IN) 6.4% $640.00 -$2,500.00
South Korea (KR) 6.4% $640.00 -$2,500.00

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 6.4% 25% 31.4% $3,140.00
Vietnam (VN) 6.4% 0% 6.4% $640.00
Mexico (MX) 6.4% 0% 6.4% $640.00
India (IN) 6.4% 0% 6.4% $640.00
South Korea (KR) 6.4% 0% 6.4% $640.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESRelated HS codes in the same chapter

Adjacent lines under the same HTS chapter. Pick the most specific match for your product.

§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 2005.20.00.20?
HTS 2005.20.00.20 (Potato chips) has a general (MFN) column rate of 6.4%, plus 1 active Chapter 99 overlay(s) that may apply depending on origin (for example, Section 301 or IEEPA actions). Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
Which Chapter 99 rules are currently linked to HTS 2005.20.00.20?
The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.03 (section301) — section301. Each rule has its own country scope and effective dates — check the rule detail on this page for the additional rate and status before applying it to your shipment.
Why is HTS 2005.20.00.20 a 10-digit statistical suffix?
The 10-digit format is used for CBP entry reporting to track quantity / form; actual column rates are typically set at the 6- or 8-digit parent subheading, and this page inherits those rates. Use the Chapter breadcrumb above to see sibling tariff lines within the same chapter. This page is marked noindex because the duty-relevant signal lives at the parent level.
Is this the binding duty determination?
No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.