Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 10019020: Wheat & Meslin Other Than Durum or Seed Wheat

The HS Code 10019020 refers to wheat and meslin that are classified under the category of "other than durum or seed wheat". This code is used globally to identify and classify this specific type of wheat for trade and customs purposes. Understanding this code and its associated information is essential for importers, exporters, and traders in the agricultural industry.

Product Description:

• Product: Wheat & Meslin
• Description: Other than durum or seed wheat

Bound / MFN Duty Rate:

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 10019020 is 0.35 cents per kilogram (KG). This rate is applicable whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market. It ensures that the same goods or services from all trading partners receive equal treatment in terms of duty charges.

Quantity Unit:

The quantity unit for HS Code 10019020 is kilograms (KG), which is the standard unit of measurement for the weight of wheat and other commodities.

Special Tariff Preference Programs:

Importing wheat and meslin under HS Code 10019020 may qualify for special tariff preference programs, which can provide duty-free treatment or reduced tariffs. The following programs are applicable:

• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia (A+): Imports from Australia are eligible for duty-free treatment under this trade agreement.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bahrain: Imports from Bahrain may receive special tariff rates.
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Canada: Wheat imports from Canada under this agreement enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Chile: Imports from Chile may receive special tariff rates.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Wheat imports from eligible beneficiary developing countries receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Wheat imports from eligible countries in the Caribbean Basin receive duty-free treatment.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Israel: Imports from Israel enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Wheat imports from eligible Andean countries receive duty-free treatment.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Jordan: Imports from Jordan may receive special tariff rates.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Morocco: Imports from Morocco may receive special tariff rates.
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for Mexico: Wheat imports from Mexico under this agreement enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman: Imports from Oman may receive special tariff rates.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): Wheat imports from eligible countries in the DR-CAFTA region may receive special tariff rates.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru: Imports from Peru may receive special tariff rates.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore: Imports from Singapore may receive special tariff rates.

Importing US States and Exporting US States:

The HS Code 10019020 applies to wheat and meslin trade between various importing and exporting US states. The specific states involved in importing and exporting this product may vary depending on market demands, agricultural production, and trade agreements between states.

HS Code 10019020 represents wheat and meslin other than durum or seed wheat. It is crucial for traders and industry professionals to be familiar with this code, including its product description, duty rates, quantity unit, and eligibility for various tariff preference programs. Understanding the code helps facilitate smooth trade operations and compliance with international trade regulations.