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HS HEADING 0409

Honey; natural

In plain English

This category includes dairy products, bird eggs, natural honey, and other edible items derived from animals. It specifically covers natural honey. The classification system places all natural honey under a single, undivided category without further subdivisions.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

0409.00

Honey; natural

Chapter 04 classification notes

Dairy imports face tariff-rate quotas in the US, EU, UK and Canada; in-quota rates are low, over-quota rates often exceed 100%. Lactoferrin and milk derivatives sometimes classified under Chapter 35 instead.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Infant formula: classifies under Chapter 19 (1901.10), not Chapter 04. Ice cream: Chapter 21 (2105). Processed cheese products with < 60% cheese content may fall in Chapter 21.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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