Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 28322000: Sulfites, except sodium sulfites

Sulfites are chemical compounds that are widely used in various industries for their preservative and antioxidant properties. One specific type of sulfite, sodium sulfite, is commonly used in food and beverage processing, as well as in the production of paper and textiles. However, HS Code 28322000 specifically refers to sulfites other than sodium sulfite.

When it comes to international trade, HS codes play a crucial role in classifying and categorizing products for customs and tariff purposes. HS Code 28322000 helps customs authorities and traders identify and track shipments of sulfites, except sodium sulfites, ensuring that the correct duties and trade regulations are applied.

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 28322000 is 3.1%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same duty rate of 3.1% to sulfites, except sodium sulfites, from all its trading partners. This ensures a fair and non-discriminatory trade environment.

The quantity unit for HS Code 28322000 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the quantity of sulfites, except sodium sulfites, being imported or exported.

Additionally, there are several special tariff preference programs that provide duty-free treatment for HS Code 28322000. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program grants duty-free treatment to eligible developing countries, allowing them to export sulfites, except sodium sulfites, to the United States without paying any import duties.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special tariff rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, which provides a preferential duty rate.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain also offers a special tariff rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, giving them a competitive advantage in trade.
• NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada enjoys duty-free treatment for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, when exporting to the United States.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a preferential duty rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, as part of a special trade agreement.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region, promoting economic development through trade.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel enjoys duty-free treatment for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, as part of a special trade agreement with the United States.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program grants preferential duty rates to eligible countries in the Andean region, including duty-free treatment for sulfites, except sodium sulfites.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special tariff rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, which allows them to export these products to the United States at a lower duty rate.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco also benefits from a special tariff rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, under a bilateral trade agreement.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Similar to Canada, Mexico enjoys duty-free treatment for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, when exporting to the United States under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman has a special tariff rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, providing them with a competitive advantage in trade.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program grants preferential duty rates to eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), including duty-free treatment for sulfites, except sodium sulfites.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru benefits from a special tariff rate for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, under a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore enjoys duty-free treatment for sulfites, except sodium sulfites, as part of a special trade agreement.

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade, economic growth, and cooperation between the United States and the participating countries.

In terms of importing, various states in the United States receive shipments of sulfites, except sodium sulfites, under HS Code 28322000. These states include but are not limited to:

• California
• Texas
• New York
• Florida
• Illinois

Similarly, when it comes to exporting, sulfites, except sodium sulfites, under HS Code 28322000 are shipped from the United States to various states and countries. Some of the major exporting states include:

• California
• Texas
• Illinois
• New York
• Georgia

HS Code 28322000 plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade of sulfites, except sodium sulfites. Its classification and identification help customs authorities ensure the correct application of duties and trade regulations, while special tariff preference programs provide opportunities for duty-free treatment and promote trade relationships between the United States and participating countries.