Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 32041580: Vat dyes and preparations based thereon, nesoi

Vat dyes are a type of coloring agent used in various industries, including textiles, printing, and paper manufacturing. They are known for their vibrant colors and excellent colorfastness. The HS Code 32041580 specifically refers to vat dyes and preparations based on vat dyes that are not elsewhere specified.

When importing vat dyes or preparations based on vat dyes, it is important to understand the trade regulations and duty rates associated with the product. The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 32041580 is 6.5%. This means 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.

The quantity unit for importing vat dyes is kilograms (KG), which is the standard unit of measurement for most chemical products. This allows for easy calculation and tracking of the quantity of vat dyes being imported or exported.

For certain countries, there are special tariff preference programs in place for HS Code 32041580. These programs offer reduced or duty-free rates for importing vat dyes. Some of the special tariff preference programs applicable to this HS Code include:

• A+: Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• AU: Australia Special Rate
• BH: Bahrain Special Rate
• CA: NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) for Canada, which allows for duty-free treatment
• CL: Chile Special Rate
• D: Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries
• E: Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), offering duty-free treatment for eligible countries
• IL: Israel Special Rate, providing duty-free treatment for imports from Israel
• J: Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), allowing duty-free treatment for certain countries in the Andean region
• JO: Jordan Special Rate
• MA: Morocco Special Rate
• MX: NAFTA for Mexico, allowing duty-free treatment
• OM: Oman Special Rate
• P: Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA), providing duty-free treatment for eligible countries
• PE: Peru Special Rate
• SG: Singapore Special Rate, with a duty rate of 1.1%

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade and economic development between countries by reducing or eliminating import duties for specific products like vat dyes.

When importing vat dyes into the United States, it is important to consider the regulations and requirements of both the importing and exporting states. Each state may have its own specific rules and regulations regarding the importation of chemicals, including vat dyes.

Understanding the HS Code 32041580 and its associated data is crucial for businesses involved in the import and export of vat dyes. Compliance with trade regulations and taking advantage of special tariff preference programs can help businesses optimize their import costs and enhance their competitiveness in the global market.