The HS Code 26209100 refers to ash and residues that do not come from the manufacture of iron or steel but contain antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, or a mixture of these elements. This code is used to classify and identify specific products for international trade purposes.
When a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This means that the bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for this HS code is free. This encourages fair trade practices and equal treatment among trading nations.
The quantity unit for this HS code is measured in kilograms (KG), which is the standard unit of measurement for international trade. This ensures consistency and accuracy when dealing with imports and exports of these products.
There are special tariff preference programs in place for this HS code. Some countries offer duty-free treatment for imports under certain conditions. For example, least-developed beneficiary developing countries are eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) subheading. Australia, Bahrain, Canada (under NAFTA), Chile, Israel, Jordan, Mexico (under NAFTA), Oman, Peru, Singapore, and other countries have their own special rates and preferential programs for products classified under HS Code 26209100.
When it comes to importing this product into the United States, the states of Louisiana, Arizona, and Idaho are known to be major importers. These states have a demand for ash and residues containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, or their mixtures.
On the other hand, the exporting states in the United States include Alaska, Idaho, Missouri, Iowa, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. These states have the capacity to produce and supply ash and residues classified under HS Code 26209100 to meet the demand in other countries.
HS Code 26209100 is used to classify ash and residues containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, or their mixtures for international trade purposes. It has a duty rate of free, which promotes fair trade practices, and the quantity unit is measured in kilograms. Various special tariff preference programs exist for this HS code, and specific states in the United States are known for importing or exporting these products. Understanding the HS code system is crucial for efficient and accurate international trade.