The HS Code 04069074 refers to a specific category of products known as Cheeses & subst. for cheese (including mixtures), not elsewhere specified, with or from blue-veined cheese. This HS code is not subject to additional US note 17 to Chapter 4 and is not subject to General Note 15.
When it comes to trade barriers and market openings, countries have to ensure that they treat all their trading partners equally. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 04069074 is $2.269 per kilogram (KG).
Special tariff preference programs apply to this HS code. For example, it is free under the Jordan special rate and the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) for Mexico. In Australia, it falls under the special rate specified in 9914.04.70 and 9914.04.72. In Bahrain, the special rate is mentioned in 9911.04.90 and 9911.04.92. In Chile, it is covered by the special rate in 9908.04.05. Israel provides duty-free treatment for this product under the special rate mentioned in 9912.04.70 and 9912.04.72. In Morocco, the special rate is specified in 9916.04.70 and 9916.04.72. Oman applies a rate of $2.269 per kilogram. The Dominican Republic-Central American special rate for this HS code is covered in 9915.04.80, 9915.04.82, and 9915.04.91. Lastly, the Dominican Republic-Central American Plus rate is specified in 9917.04.50.
When it comes to importing this product into the United States, the data shows that the top importing state is New Jersey. On the other hand, the top exporting states from the United States for this HS code are Idaho and New Mexico.
HS Code 04069074 plays a significant role in the international trade of cheeses and cheese substitutes. Understanding the details and tariff preferences associated with this HS code is crucial for businesses and individuals involved in importing and exporting these products.