Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 38130010: Preparations and charges for fire extinguishers

The HS Code 38130010 refers to preparations and charges for fire extinguishers, specifically charged fire-extinguishing grenades that are composed entirely of inorganic substances. This article will provide an extensive overview of this HS code, including its product description, duty rates, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 38130010 is preparations and charges for fire extinguishers. It specifically includes charged fire-extinguishing grenades that are made entirely of inorganic substances. These preparations and charges are designed to be used in fire extinguishing systems to suppress and extinguish fires effectively.

Duty Rates

The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 38130010 is free. 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. Therefore, there are no additional duties or tariffs imposed on the importation of products falling under this HS code.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 38130010 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the weight of the preparations and charges for fire extinguishers that are being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs applicable to imports under HS Code 38130010:

• Free: Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Chile.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible African countries under the AGOA program.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible countries in the Caribbean basin.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports from Israel under a specific preferential tariff rate.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Andean countries under the ATPA program.
• Jordan Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).
• Peru Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Specific preferential tariff rate applies for imports from Singapore.

Importing and Exporting US States

The following US states are involved in the importation and exporting of products under HS Code 38130010:

• Importing US states:
• Illinois
• New Jersey
• Oklahoma
• Exporting US states:

Information about exporting US states is not provided in the given data.

HS Code 38130010 pertains to preparations and charges for fire extinguishers, particularly charged fire-extinguishing grenades made entirely of inorganic substances. It is important to understand the product description, duty rates, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the involvement of specific US states in the importation and exporting of goods under this HS code. This information enables businesses and individuals to navigate the international trade landscape effectively.