Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 38237040: Industrial Fatty Alcohols

Industrial fatty alcohols are an important component in various industries, derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin. These fatty alcohols are classified under HS Code 38237040, which provides a standardized international code for the identification and classification of goods in trade. In this article, we will explore the details of this HS Code and its relevance in global trade.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 38237040 is "Industrial fatty alcohols, other than oleyl, derived from fatty substances of animal or vegetable origin." Fatty alcohols are organic compounds that are commonly used in the manufacturing of personal care products, detergents, cosmetics, and various other industrial applications.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 38237040 is 2%. The MFN duty rate ensures that whenever 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 duty rate plays a crucial role in determining the cost of importing industrial fatty alcohols.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 38237040 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the quantity of industrial fatty alcohols being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

HS Code 38237040 is eligible for various special tariff preference programs, which can significantly impact the import duties. Some of the special tariff preference programs applicable to this HS Code include:

• Free Trade Agreement (A+, AU, BH, CA, CL, D, E, IL, J, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, SG): 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 tariff rate for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) for Canada: Duty-free treatment for imports from Canada.
• Chile Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Chile.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible African countries.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Specific tariff rate for imports from eligible countries under DR-CAFTA.
• Peru Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Specific tariff rate for imports from Singapore.

Importing US States

HS Code 38237040 is imported by several states in the United States. The importing US states for this HS Code include:

• Idaho
• New Mexico
• Oregon
• Washington
• District of Columbia
• Kentucky
• Maryland

Exporting US States

HS Code 38237040 is exported from various states in the United States. The exporting US states for this HS Code include:

• Arizona
• Maine
• New Mexico
• Oregon
• Vermont
• Washington
• Maryland
• California
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• New Jersey
• Puerto Rico
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• California
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• New Jersey
• Puerto Rico
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• California
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• New Jersey
• Puerto Rico
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Wisconsin

HS Code 38237040 plays a significant role in global trade, facilitating the import and export of industrial fatty alcohols. Understanding the details of this HS Code is essential for businesses involved in the production, distribution, and trade of these products.