Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 28442000

The HS Code 28442000 refers to uranium enriched in U235 and plutonium and their compounds, including alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, and mixtures containing these products. This code classifies these specific goods for international trade purposes.

When it comes to trade barriers and market access, countries must apply the same conditions for goods and services from all their trading partners. This means that whenever 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 most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 28442000 is free.

The quantity unit for this HS Code is kilograms (KG). This means that the measurement and pricing of these products are based on their weight in kilograms.

There are special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 28442000. These programs provide certain countries with preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. Some of the programs that apply to this code include:

• A+: Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• AU: Australia has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• BH: Bahrain has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• CA: Canada, under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), grants duty-free treatment for imports of HS Code 28442000.
• CL: Chile has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• D: Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) countries receive duty-free treatment for imports of this HS Code.
• E: Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) countries receive duty-free treatment for imports of this HS Code.
• IL: Israel has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• J: Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) countries receive duty-free treatment for imports of this HS Code.
• JO: Jordan has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• MA: Morocco has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• MX: Mexico, under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), grants duty-free treatment for imports of HS Code 28442000.
• OM: Oman has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• P: Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) countries receive duty-free treatment for imports of this HS Code.
• PE: Peru has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.
• SG: Singapore has a special rate for this HS Code, granting duty-free treatment.

For the United States, the following states are known for importing goods classified under HS Code 28442000:

• South Carolina
• Washington

On the other hand, the following states are known for exporting goods classified under HS Code 28442000:

• Kansas
• Rhode Island
• Pennsylvania

Overall, HS Code 28442000 plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade of uranium enriched in U235 and plutonium, as well as their compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, and mixtures. It is important for importers, exporters, and policymakers to understand the implications and regulations associated with this code for efficient and compliant trade.