HS Code 44151030 - Packing Boxes and Cases of Wood with Solid Sides, Lids, and Bottoms

Packing boxes and cases made of wood with solid sides, lids, and bottoms fall under HS Code 44151030. This article will provide an in-depth understanding of this HS code, its product description, tariff rates, quantity units, and special tariff preference programs.

Product Description

The HS Code 44151030 refers to packing boxes and cases that are specifically made of wood and have solid sides, lids, and bottoms. These boxes and cases are commonly used for packaging and transporting various goods and commodities. The solid construction of these boxes ensures durability and protection for the contents inside.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 44151030 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. This encourages fair and equal trade practices among nations.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 44151030 is "number" (NO). This means that the quantity of packing boxes and cases can be measured in terms of the number of units imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 44151030:

Free: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from various countries.
Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special rate for importing packing boxes and cases of wood with solid sides, lids, and bottoms.
Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain offers a special rate for these wooden packing boxes and cases.
NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada enjoys duty-free treatment for these products.
Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for importing packing boxes and cases made of wood.
Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides special rates for eligible products from designated Caribbean countries.
Israel Special Rate: Israel offers duty-free treatment for packing boxes and cases of wood with solid sides, lids, and bottoms.
Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program provides preferential treatment for eligible products from Andean countries.
Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special rate for importing these wooden packing boxes and cases.
Morocco Special Rate: Morocco offers a special rate for these products.
NAFTA for Mexico: Similar to Canada, Mexico enjoys duty-free treatment under NAFTA for these packing boxes and cases.
Oman Special Rate: Oman offers a special rate for importing these wooden packing boxes and cases.
Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program provides preferential treatment for eligible products from the Dominican Republic and Central American countries.
Peru Special Rate: Peru has a special rate for importing packing boxes and cases made of wood.
1.3% (Singapore Special Rate): Singapore has a special rate of 1.3% for these wooden packing boxes and cases.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 44151030 is applicable for both importing and exporting packing boxes and cases of wood with solid sides, lids, and bottoms to and from various US states.