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Which countries are subject to the U.S. duty rates under Column 1 / Column 2 / MFN / NTR?
Duty rates for goods from most countries are listed in Column 1, General subcolumn of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Countries whose goods qualify for these rates are considered countries with which the U.S. has 'Normal Trade Relations' (NTR). Countries not covered by NTR are commonly referred to as 'Column Two' countries, meaning duty rates for products from these countries are listed in Column two of the HTS. Currently, the only countries with Column Two status are Cuba and Cambodia. Many countries that qualify for column one rates may also qualify for preferential duty rates under a variety of special trade agreements as listed in the 'Special' subcolumn of Column 1. For more information please refer to the 'Trade/International Agreements' section ot CBP.gov. You may also refer to the General Notes in the HTS, Sections 3-18. See the below chart for a key to the symbols used to identify the various trade agreements in the 'Special' subcolumn. Generally, goods may not be imported from or exported to Burma, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and parts of Sudan, as well as to any person or entity named in the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. In addition, certain restrictions are in place on imports from, and exports to, Iraq. For more information please contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control, or visit their web site. For restrictions on the exports of certain goods with military applications, please contact the Bureau of Export Controls, Department of Commerce at 202-482-4811.
Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security
http://www.cbp.gov/
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