Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 29333925: Herbicides of Heterocyclic Compounds

Herbicides are essential agricultural chemicals used to control or eliminate unwanted plants, commonly known as weeds. These chemicals play a crucial role in ensuring the growth and productivity of crops by preventing weed competition and reducing the need for manual labor. One such herbicide classified under HS Code 29333925 is specifically formulated with heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen hetero-atoms and an unfused pyridine ring.

The HS Code 29333925 identifies and categorizes this particular herbicide based on its chemical composition and intended use. It acts as a universal reference code for customs purposes and facilitates international trade by providing a standardized classification system.

The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 29333925 is 6.5%. This duty rate ensures that every time 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 promotes fair and equitable trade practices globally.

The quantity unit for this herbicide is measured in kilograms (KG), indicating the weight or volume of the product being imported or exported.

Several special tariff preference programs are available for HS Code 29333925. These programs provide preferential treatment for imports from certain countries. The following countries enjoy duty-free treatment: Australia, Bahrain, Canada (under NAFTA), Chile, European Union (EU), Israel, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Mexico (under NAFTA), Oman, Peru, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Singapore benefits from a special rate of 0.9% under this tariff preference program.

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program offers duty-free treatment for eligible products from various developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia enjoys a special rate for this herbicide, promoting trade between the two countries.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain also benefits from a special rate, encouraging bilateral trade.
• NAFTA: Canada and Mexico, under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), receive duty-free treatment for this herbicide.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile enjoys a special rate, fostering trade relations.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from certain Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel is granted duty-free treatment for this herbicide.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Certain Andean countries benefit from preferential treatment under this program.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan enjoys a special rate, promoting trade ties with the United States.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco also benefits from a special rate for this herbicide.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman receives a special rate, enhancing trade relations.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Certain countries in Central America and the Dominican Republic enjoy preferential treatment under this program.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru is granted a special rate for this herbicide.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore benefits from a special rate of 0.9%, facilitating trade with this country.

Importing data for HS Code 29333925 indicates that the state of Missouri in the United States is a significant importer of this herbicide. On the other hand, the exporting data reveals that both Missouri and Puerto Rico are major exporters of this product.

The HS Code 29333925 plays a vital role in global trade, ensuring proper classification and regulation of herbicides of heterocyclic compounds. It enables customs authorities and traders to identify, track, and regulate the import and export of this specific product. The availability of special tariff preference programs further encourages international trade and strengthens economic relationships between countries.