Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 38248210: Mixtures of Halogenated Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated but not Otherwise Halogenated

The HS Code 38248210 refers to mixtures of halogenated hydrocarbons that are chlorinated but not otherwise halogenated. 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

Mixtures of halogenated hydrocarbons, chlorinated but not otherwise halogenated, fall under the HS Code 38248210. These mixtures are chemical compounds that contain chlorine atoms bonded to hydrocarbon chains. They are commonly used as solvents, refrigerants, and in other industrial applications.

Duty Rates

The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 38248210 is 6.5%. The MFN duty rate is the rate applied to a product when a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market. It must be applied uniformly to the same goods or services from all trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 38248210 is kilograms (KG). This unit of measurement is used to determine the weight of the imported or exported mixtures of halogenated hydrocarbons.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 38248210:

• Free: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries, including Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Oman, Peru, and others.
• Australia Special Rate - Offers a special duty rate for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate - Provides a special duty rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada - Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for imports from Canada.
• Chile Special Rate - Offers a special duty rate for imports from Chile.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible African countries.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) - Offers duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate - Provides a special duty rate for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - Offers duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate - Provides a special duty rate for imports from Jordan.
• Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical Products - Offers duty-free treatment for pharmaceutical products.
• Morocco Special Rate - Provides a special duty rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico - Duty-free treatment under NAFTA for imports from Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate - Offers a special duty rate for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - Provides a special duty rate for imports from the Dominican Republic and Central American countries.
• Peru Special Rate - Offers a special duty rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate - Provides a special duty rate for imports from Singapore.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 38248210 is imported into the following US states:

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

HS Code 38248210 is exported from the following US states:

• 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 38248210 represents mixtures of halogenated hydrocarbons that are chlorinated but not otherwise halogenated. It is important to be aware of the duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states when dealing with products classified under this HS code.