Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 33049910: Petroleum Jelly Put Up for Retail Sale

Petroleum jelly, also known as petrolatum or white petrolatum, is a semi-solid mixture derived from petroleum. It is commonly used as a moisturizer, skin protectant, and lubricant. HS Code 33049910 specifically refers to petroleum jelly that is put up for retail sale.

When it comes to international trade, HS codes play a crucial role in classifying products for customs purposes. The HS code 33049910 helps identify and categorize petroleum jelly put up for retail sale in a standardized manner.

Bound / MFN duty rate for HS Code 33049910 is free. This means that countries have committed to not imposing any import duties or taxes on petroleum jelly when it is imported for retail sale. The principle of Most-Favored Nation (MFN) treatment ensures that all trading partners receive the same beneficial treatment in terms of trade barriers and market access.

The quantity unit for HS Code 33049910 is indicated as "no units collected (X)". This suggests that the specific quantity of petroleum jelly imported or exported under this HS code is not recorded or measured in a specific unit of measurement.

In addition to the general duty-free treatment, HS Code 33049910 is also eligible for special tariff preference programs in various countries. These programs provide further benefits and exemptions for the import and export of petroleum jelly put up for retail sale.

The special tariff preference programs applicable to HS Code 33049910 include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate - Provides preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada - Grants duty-free treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate - Grants duty-free treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - Offers preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate - Provides preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico - Grants duty-free treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate - Provides preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - Offers preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from designated Central American countries and the Dominican Republic.
• Peru Special Rate - Provides preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for petroleum jelly imports from Singapore.

Based on the data available, the United States imports petroleum jelly put up for retail sale under HS Code 33049910 from various countries. The importing US states include Utah, Georgia, Maryland, Florida, New Jersey, and New York.

On the other hand, the exporting US states for petroleum jelly put up for retail sale under HS Code 33049910 are Utah, New Jersey, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

HS Code 33049910 plays a significant role in facilitating the international trade of petroleum jelly put up for retail sale. The duty-free treatment and special tariff preference programs make it easier for traders to import and export this product, contributing to economic growth and ensuring the availability of petroleum jelly for consumers worldwide.