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§ HTS 2818.10.20 · US import duty

In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined

HTS 2818.10.20 covers In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined, classified under HS chapter 28. The MFN (general column) base duty is 1.3%. 2 active Chapter 99 overlays apply: 9903.88.15 (section301 +7.5%); 9903.90.08 (other +0%). 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.

Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined; aluminum oxide; aluminum hydroxide: · Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined: · In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined
HTS CODE
2818.10.20
General (MFN)1.3%
SpecialFree (A,AU,BH,…
Other (Column 2)4.1%
§99 overlays2

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)1.3%
SpecialFree (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)4.1%

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

  • 9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% active
    Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
    Applies to China
  • 9903.90.08 other +0% active
    Articles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in U.S. note 30(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(b) to this subchapter

§ 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 8.8% · $880.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 1.3% $130.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 7.5% $750.00 9903.88.15
Chapter 99 otherChapter 99 0% $0.00 9903.90.08
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • Crude
    Base rate: Free Chapter 99: 2 Base rate differs from selected HTS

§ 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
$750.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline
China (CN) 8.8% $880.00
Vietnam (VN) 1.3% $130.00 -$750.00
Mexico (MX) 1.3% $130.00 -$750.00
India (IN) 1.3% $130.00 -$750.00
South Korea (KR) 1.3% $130.00 -$750.00

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) 1.3% 7.5% 8.8% $880.00
Vietnam (VN) 1.3% 0% 1.3% $130.00
Mexico (MX) 1.3% 0% 1.3% $130.00
India (IN) 1.3% 0% 1.3% $130.00
South Korea (KR) 1.3% 0% 1.3% $130.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESStatistical suffixes under HTS 2818.10.20

All 10-digit statistical reporting suffixes under 2818.10.20.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices

The 3 most recent Federal Register tariff notices in the Duty database. See the Changes timeline for the full list.

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§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 2818.10.20?
HTS 2818.10.20 (In grains, or ground, pulverized or refined) has a general (MFN) column rate of 1.3%, plus 2 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 2818.10.20?
The following rules are attached in our snapshot: 9903.88.15 (section301), 9903.90.08 (other) — section301 / other. 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.
How do I compare duty from different countries for HTS 2818.10.20?
Use the origin compare view to evaluate this HS code against alternative countries. The calculator applies each country-specific Chapter 99 overlay and the appropriate column rate.
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.