Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 39211319: Nonadhesive Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil, and Strip, Cellular, of Polyurethanes, Combined with Textile Materials NESOI

Nonadhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, cellular, of polyurethanes, combined with textile materials NESOI fall under HS Code 39211319. This article will provide an in-depth understanding of this HS code, including its product description, duty rates, quantity units, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

The product description of HS Code 39211319 refers to nonadhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made of cellular polyurethanes combined with textile materials not elsewhere specified or included. This code specifically categorizes products that fall under this description for international trade purposes.

Duty Rates

The bound (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 39211319 is 5.3%. The Most Favored Nation (MFN) principle ensures that when a country lowers trade barriers or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. Therefore, the duty rate of 5.3% applies uniformly to all countries.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 39211319 is square meters (M2). This unit is used to measure the area of the nonadhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made of cellular polyurethanes combined with textile materials.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs apply to imports under HS Code 39211319. These programs offer either duty-free treatment or reduced duty rates depending on the specific eligibility criteria. The programs include:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) grants duty-free treatment for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Imports from Bahrain receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Canada: Imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Imports from Chile receive duty-free treatment.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Imports eligible for AGOA receive duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Certain products imported from Israel receive duty-free treatment.
• Jordan Special Rate: Imports from Jordan receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports from Oman receive duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Imports from eligible countries under DR-CAFTA receive duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru receive duty-free treatment.
• Singapore Special Rate: Certain products imported from Singapore receive duty-free treatment.
• 2.3% (MA): Imports from Morocco receive a special rate of 2.3% duty.

Importing and Exporting US States

The following US states are involved in the import and export of products under HS Code 39211319:

• Importing US States:
• Ohio
• Ohio
• Ohio
• New Mexico
• New Mexico
• New Mexico

These states engage in the importation of nonadhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made of cellular polyurethanes combined with textile materials.

HS Code 39211319 plays a crucial role in the international trade of nonadhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made of cellular polyurethanes combined with textile materials. Understanding the product description, duty rates, quantity units, special tariff preference programs, and the involvement of specific US states in importing and exporting is essential for businesses operating in this industry.