Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 46012960: Woven or Partly Assembled Vegetable Materials for Mats, Matting, and Screens

The HS Code 46012960 refers to woven or partly assembled vegetable materials that are used for mats, matting, and screens. This code excludes materials made from bamboo, rattan, or willow, which have their own separate codes. The code is used to classify and track the international trade of these specific products.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 46012960 specifies that it applies to woven or partly assembled vegetable materials. These materials are used for the production of mats, matting, and screens. Vegetable materials can include various plants such as grasses, reeds, and similar natural fibers. These materials are woven or partially assembled to create the desired products.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or most favored nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 46012960 is 4.8%. This means 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 duty rate of 4.8% is applied to the import of these woven or partly assembled vegetable materials for mats, matting, and screens.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 46012960 is not collected (X). This indicates that there is no specific unit of measurement for the quantity of these materials. Instead, the quantity is represented by the letter "X," indicating that it is not applicable or not collected for this particular HS code.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs that apply to HS Code 46012960. These programs offer preferential treatment in terms of duty rates for imports of these materials. The programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries.
• 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: Grants 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 countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Grants duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Offers preferential duty rates for eligible countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Provides a special duty rate for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers a special duty rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Grants 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 preferential duty rates for eligible countries in the Dominican Republic and Central America.
• Peru Special Rate: Provides a special duty rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Offers a special duty rate for imports from Singapore.

Importing and Exporting US States

The HS Code 46012960 applies to imported and exported goods in the United States. It is used to classify and track the trade of woven or partly assembled vegetable materials for mats, matting, and screens. The specific states involved in importing and exporting these goods may vary depending on market demand and supply. However, some of the major importing and exporting states in the US include California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

Overall, the HS Code 46012960 plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade by providing a standardized classification for woven or partly assembled vegetable materials used for mats, matting, and screens. It helps in determining the applicable duty rates and allows for the implementation of special tariff preference programs, promoting trade between countries.