Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 43021913: Tanned/dressed whole skins of Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, Persian, Indian, Mongolian, Chinese & Tibetan lamb, not assembled

The HS Code 43021913 refers to tanned and dressed whole skins of various types of lamb, including Astrakhan, Broadtail, Caracul, Persian, Indian, Mongolian, Chinese, and Tibetan lamb. These skins are not assembled, meaning they are in their complete form and have undergone the tanning and dressing process.

When it comes to trade, countries often impose tariffs or trade barriers to protect their domestic industries. However, to promote fair and equal trade, the MFN (Most Favored Nation) principle requires that when 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. The bound/MFN duty rate for HS Code 43021913 is 2.2%.

The quantity unit for this HS Code is measured in numbers (NO), indicating the number of tanned and dressed whole lamb skins being imported or exported.

There are several special tariff preference programs that provide exemptions or reduced duty rates for HS Code 43021913. These programs include:

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

Based on the available data, HS Code 43021913 is imported by several US states, including Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. On the other hand, the exporting US states for this HS Code are Alabama, Maine, Alaska, and Washington.

HS Code 43021913 represents tanned and dressed whole skins of various types of lamb, not assembled. It is subject to a bound/MFN duty rate of 2.2% and is eligible for various special tariff preference programs, offering exemptions or reduced duty rates. The import and export of this HS Code are conducted by several US states, contributing to international trade and economic growth.