Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 70031900 - Cast or Rolled Glass: An Overview

The HS Code 70031900 refers to a specific type of glass known as cast or rolled glass. This article will provide an extensive overview of the product description, duty rates, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

• HS Code: 70031900
• Product: Cast or Rolled Glass
• Description: This category includes glass that is produced through casting or rolling processes. The glass is in the form of non-wired sheets and is not colored through the mass. It may be opacified, flashed, or subjected to other treatments, but it should not be further worked.

Duty Rates

• Bound / MFN Duty Rate: 1.3%
• Explanation: The bound or most-favored nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 70031900 is 1.3%. 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.

Quantity Unit

• Unit: Square Meters (M2)
• Explanation: The quantity unit for measuring cast or rolled glass under HS Code 70031900 is square meters (M2). This unit is used to determine the size or area of the glass sheets being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

• Free Trade Programs: The following countries or territories offer special tariff rates or duty-free treatment for products classified under HS Code 70031900:
• • Australia (Special Rate)
  • Bahrain (Special Rate)
  • Canada (NAFTA - duty-free treatment)
  • Chile (Special Rate)
  • Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
  • Israel (Special Rate)
  • Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
  • Jordan (Special Rate)
  • Morocco (Special Rate)
  • Mexico (NAFTA - duty-free treatment)
  • Oman (Special Rate)
  • Dominican Republic-Central American (DR-CAFTA)
  • Peru (Special Rate)
  • Singapore (Special Rate)

Importing and Exporting US States

• Importing US States: All US states have the potential to import cast or rolled glass under HS Code 70031900, subject to relevant regulations and customs procedures.
• Exporting US States: Similarly, all US states have the ability to export cast or rolled glass under HS Code 70031900, based on market demand and compliance with international trade requirements.

HS Code 70031900 encompasses cast or rolled glass that is in non-wired sheets, not colored through the mass, and undergoes various treatments. The duty rate for this code is 1.3%, and the quantity unit is square meters (M2). Several countries offer special tariff preference programs for this product, and all US states have the potential to import and export it. Understanding this HS code is essential for businesses and individuals involved in international trade of cast or rolled glass.