HS Code:
This category pertains to articles donated by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, originating from Mexico, intended to relieve human suffering. These articles include food, clothing, and medicine, as provided for in U.S. note 2(b) to the relevant subchapter of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Such donations are typically exempt from duties under specific conditions, facilitating humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts. This provision underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing crises and supporting vulnerable populations.
Total Trade Volume
Not specifically quantified due to the nature of donations (non-commercial transactions); however, significant volumes are reported under humanitarian aid frameworks.
Data from 2023
Source
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and International Trade Commission (ITC) guidelines
Average Rate
Duty-free under U.S. note 2(b) provisions for qualifying humanitarian donations
Highest Rate
Not applicable (exempt under specific conditions)
Lowest Rate
Not applicable (exempt under specific conditions)
Increased focus on disaster relief donations
Higher volumes of food and medical supplies donated during natural disasters in Mexico and the U.S. border regions.
2021-2023
Strengthened bilateral agreements
Enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico for streamlined processing of humanitarian aid shipments.
2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued updated guidelines to simplify the importation process for donated articles from Mexico under HTS provisions, ensuring faster delivery during emergencies.
March 2023
Reduced administrative delays and improved efficiency in delivering aid to affected regions.
A bilateral agreement was signed to facilitate the donation of essential goods like medicine and clothing during crises, with a focus on border communities.
September 2022
Increased coordination and higher volumes of aid crossing borders without tariff barriers.