HS Code 990317
6-digit classification for Eligible to Be Imported Under The…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Eligible to be imported under the thirteenth quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year
Also searched as: 13th quota period goods, textile quota items, apparel import quota
Classification
How 990317 breaks down
Special classification provisions
Eligible to be imported under the thirteenth quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year
Eligible to be imported under the thirteenth quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year
Short answer
What HS code 990317 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 990317 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for eligible to be imported under the…; often searched as 13th quota period goods, textile quota items, apparel import quota. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 990317?
Buyers sourcing eligible to be imported under the thirteenth… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 990317 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 990317
Published USITC HTS rates for eligible to be imported under the thirteenth… (990317), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
100%
Average across 23 US national tariff lines under 990317.
Section 301 (China)
—
No 301 surcharge in our current data — some lines may still be covered; verify on USITC.
Effective China-origin
≈100%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 990317
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 990317 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 9903
Other HS codes under 9903
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Eligible to be imported under the thirteenth quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year". If 990317 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 990317: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 990317 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 990317 averages about 100% (averaged across 23 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 990317?
HS code 990317 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Eligible to be imported under the thirteenth quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year". The first two digits (99) are the chapter — Special classification provisions — and digits 3-4 (9903) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 990317?
Common products classified under 990317 include 13th quota period goods, textile quota items, apparel import quota and similar items matching eligible to be imported under the thirteenth…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 990317?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 990317 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (990317) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 990317 the same as HS code 990317?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 990317 covers the same "eligible to be imported under the thirteenth…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
Chapter 99
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