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      "answer": "The general (MFN) duty differs by line: free on 8512.20.20.40, free on 8512.20.20.80, 2.5% on 8512.20.40.40 and 2.5% on 8512.20.40.80."
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        "The general (MFN) duty differs by line: free on 8512.20.20.40, free on 8512.20.20.80, 2.5% on 8512.20.40.40 and 2.5% on 8512.20.40.80."
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        "The duty rates for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.",
        "The trade programmes for the United States come from border.bot release 1 (edition 2026HTSRev21), read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 9 October 2026.",
        "This page was last updated on 9 October 2026.",
        "Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling."
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