Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 46019220: Products of bamboo other than plaits and similar products such as plaiting materials

Bamboo is a versatile and sustainable material that has been used for various purposes for centuries. HS Code 46019220 pertains to products made from bamboo, excluding plaits and similar items like plaiting materials. This article will explore the details of this HS code, including its product description, duty rates, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs.

Product Description

The product description under HS Code 46019220 covers a wide range of bamboo products. These products can include bamboo furniture, flooring, kitchenware, utensils, decorative items, and more. Essentially, any products made from bamboo that do not fall under the category of plaits or plaiting materials are included in this HS code.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 46019220 is 6.6%. 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 duty rate applies to the import of products under this HS code.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 46019220 is "no units collected (X)." This indicates that no specific unit of measurement is used for the quantity of products imported or exported under this HS code. The "X" symbolizes the absence of a specific unit.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs apply to the products falling under HS Code 46019220. These programs provide certain countries with preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. The specific programs and their corresponding duty rates are as follows:

• Free: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - This program offers duty-free treatment for eligible countries.
• Australia Special Rate - Australia enjoys a special rate of duty for products under this HS code.
• Bahrain Special Rate - Bahrain benefits from a special duty rate for these products.
• NAFTA for Canada - Canada receives duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate - Chile has a special duty rate for products covered by this HS code.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) - Certain countries within the Caribbean Basin enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate - Israel receives duty-free treatment under a specific trade preference program.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - Certain Andean countries receive preferential duty rates.
• Jordan Special Rate - Jordan benefits from a special duty rate for these products.
• Morocco Special Rate - Morocco enjoys a special rate of duty for products under this HS code.
• NAFTA for Mexico - Mexico receives duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate - Oman benefits from a special duty rate for these products.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - Certain countries in the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement receive preferential duty rates.
• Peru Special Rate - Peru enjoys a special rate of duty for products covered by this HS code.
• 1.6%: Singapore Special Rate - Singapore benefits from a special duty rate of 1.6% for these products.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 46019220 covers the import and export of bamboo products from various US states. The specific states involved in importing and exporting under this HS code may vary based on market demand, availability of bamboo resources, and manufacturing capabilities.

HS Code 46019220 encompasses a wide range of bamboo products, excluding plaits and similar items. The duty rate for importing these products is 6.6%, and no specific quantity unit is collected. Additionally, there are several special tariff preference programs in place, offering duty-free treatment or special rates for eligible countries. Importing and exporting under this HS code involves various US states, contributing to the global trade of bamboo products.