Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 29221909: A Comprehensive Guide to Aromatic Amino-Alcohol Drugs and Related Products

The HS Code 29221909 refers to aromatic amino-alcohol drugs, their ethers and esters, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, including salts thereof. This article aims to provide a detailed overview of this HS code, its product description, duty rates, quantity units, and special tariff preference programs.

Product Description

The product description covered under HS Code 29221909 includes aromatic amino-alcohol drugs, their ethers and esters, and salts thereof, which do not contain more than one kind of oxygen function. These substances are commonly used in pharmaceuticals for various therapeutic purposes.

Duty Rates

The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 29221909 is 6.5%. The MFN duty rate ensures that whenever a country reduces trade barriers or opens up its market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This helps to promote fair and equal trade practices.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 29221909 is kilograms (KG). This unit is used to measure the weight of the imported or exported goods falling under this HS code.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs are applicable to imports under HS Code 29221909. These programs provide specific benefits or exemptions from duty rates. The following are some of the special tariff preference programs:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment. This program promotes trade with developing nations.
• Australia Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Chile.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Imports from eligible African countries receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Imports from eligible Caribbean countries receive duty-free treatment under this program.
• Israel Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Jordan.
• Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical Products: Imports falling under this agreement, including pharmaceutical products, receive duty-free treatment.
• Morocco Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from countries within the DR-CAFTA region.
• Peru Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Specific tariff preferences apply to imports from Singapore.

Importing US States

When importing goods under HS Code 29221909 to the United States, the data suggests that Puerto Rico is the primary destination.

Exporting US States

No specific information regarding exporting US states is available for HS Code 29221909.

HS Code 29221909 covers aromatic amino-alcohol drugs, their ethers and esters, and salts thereof. It is essential for importers and exporters to understand the product description, duty rates, quantity units, and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code to facilitate international trade and compliance with trade regulations.