Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 56081920: Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope

Knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope is a product made from man-made textile materials. It is commonly used for various purposes such as agricultural, industrial, and domestic applications. This article provides detailed information about the HS code 56081920, including its product description, duty rates, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

The HS code 56081920 refers to knotted netting made of twine, cordage, or rope. However, it specifically excludes fish netting or made-up fishing nets. This means that the code applies to netting made from man-made textile materials, which can be used in a wide range of applications.

Duty Rates

The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS code 56081920 is 5%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to apply the same duty rate for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS code 56081920 is measured in kilograms (KG). This unit is used to determine the weight of the netting being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS code 56081920. These programs offer different duty rates for specific countries. The programs and their respective duty rates are as follows:

• Free: Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) - duty-free treatment
• Bahrain Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• NAFTA for Canada - duty-free treatment
• Chile Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• Israel Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• Jordan Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• NAFTA for Mexico - duty-free treatment
• Oman Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - duty-free treatment
• Peru Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• Singapore Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• Australia Special Rate - 3%
• Morocco Special Rate - 0.5%

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade and provide incentives for specific countries to engage in import and export activities involving knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS code 56081920 is applicable to all states within the United States for both importing and exporting purposes. This means that businesses and individuals in any US state can import or export knotted netting of twine, cordage, or rope under this HS code.

HS code 56081920 represents knotted netting made of twine, cordage, or rope. It excludes fish netting or made-up fishing nets and is made from man-made textile materials. The duty rate for this code is 5%, and the quantity unit is kilograms. Various special tariff preference programs offer different duty rates for specific countries. Importing and exporting under this HS code is possible for all US states.