Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 70042050: Drawn or Blown Glass, in Sheets

The HS Code 70042050 refers to drawn or blown glass in sheets, which are colored through the mass, opacified, flashed, without an absorbent layer, and not further worked. Glass sheets are used in various industries such as construction, automotive, and decorative applications.

Product Description

• HS Code: 70042050
• Product: Drawn or blown glass, in sheets
• Description: This category of glass sheets includes those that are colored through the mass, opacified, flashed, and do not have an absorbent layer. Furthermore, these glass sheets are not further worked, such as cutting or shaping.

Duty Rates

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 70042050 is 7.2%. This means that whenever 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 applies to the value of the glass sheets imported.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 70042050 is square meters (M2). This unit is used to measure the area of the glass sheets being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs available for HS Code 70042050. These programs provide duty-free treatment for the import of glass sheets from specific countries. The programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program grants duty-free treatment for eligible products imported from various countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Australia receive duty-free treatment.
• Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA): Glass sheets imported under this act receive duty-free treatment.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Bahrain receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Canada: Glass sheets imported from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) receive duty-free treatment.
• Chile Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Chile receive duty-free treatment.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Glass sheets imported under this initiative receive duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Israel receive duty-free treatment.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Glass sheets imported under this act receive duty-free treatment.
• Jordan Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Jordan receive duty-free treatment.
• Morocco Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Morocco receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Glass sheets imported from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) receive duty-free treatment.
• Oman Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Oman receive duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Glass sheets imported under this rate receive duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Peru receive duty-free treatment.
• Singapore Special Rate: Glass sheets imported from Singapore receive duty-free treatment.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 70042050 is applicable to both importing and exporting US states. The glass sheets can be imported into any state within the United States, and they can also be exported from any state. The availability and demand for glass sheets may vary among different states due to construction projects, manufacturing industries, and other factors.

Overall, HS Code 70042050 covers a specific category of drawn or blown glass sheets. Understanding the product description, duty rates, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code is essential for importers, exporters, and businesses involved in the glass industry.