Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 68109900: Articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone

The HS Code 68109900 refers to articles made of cement, concrete, or artificial stone that are not classified as tiles, flagstones, bricks, or similar products. This code is used to identify and classify these specific types of goods for international trade purposes.

When it comes to the bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate, the goods falling under HS Code 68109900 are duty-free. This means that countries must lower trade barriers or open up their markets for these articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone from all their trading partners.

No specific quantity unit is collected for products classified under HS Code 68109900. The "no units collected (X)" notation indicates that the quantity of these goods is not measured or reported.

Furthermore, there are several special tariff preference programs that provide duty-free treatment for articles classified under HS Code 68109900. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program offers duty-free treatment for eligible products imported from various countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special tariff preference agreement that grants duty-free treatment for these articles.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain also offers a special rate for goods falling under HS Code 68109900, allowing them to enter the country duty-free.
• NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada provides duty-free treatment for these products.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone, allowing them to be imported duty-free.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products imported from certain Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel offers duty-free treatment for goods falling under HS Code 68109900.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products imported from certain Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special rate for articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone, allowing them to be imported duty-free.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco offers a special rate for these goods, providing duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Similar to Canada, Mexico provides duty-free treatment for products classified under HS Code 68109900 under the NAFTA agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman has a special rate for these articles, allowing them to enter the country duty-free.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products imported from certain Central American countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru offers a special rate for goods falling under HS Code 68109900, allowing them to be imported duty-free.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore provides duty-free treatment for these articles.

Considering the importing and exporting states within the United States, no specific information is provided in the data regarding which states import or export goods classified under HS Code 68109900. However, it is important for importers and exporters to be aware of the specific regulations and requirements of the states involved in the trade of these articles to ensure compliance and smooth transactions.

HS Code 68109900 is used to classify articles made of cement, concrete, or artificial stone that are not categorized as tiles, flagstones, bricks, or similar products. These goods are duty-free under the bound or MFN duty rate, and there are various special tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment for these articles. Importers and exporters should be aware of the specific regulations and requirements of the states involved in the trade of these goods to ensure successful and compliant transactions.