Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 70072110: Laminated Safety Glass for Vehicles, Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Vessels

HS Code 70072110 refers to laminated safety glass specifically designed for use in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, and vessels. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of this product, including its description, duty rates, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs.

Product Description

Laminated safety glass under HS Code 70072110 is specifically manufactured for windshields and is suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, and vessels. This type of glass is designed to provide enhanced safety by preventing shattering upon impact, making it a crucial component in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of various transportation modes.

Duty Rates

The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 70072110 is 4.9%. 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 all imports of laminated safety glass falling under this HS code.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 70072110 is square meters (M2). This means that the measurement of this product is calculated in terms of the total area in square meters.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs offer duty-free treatment for imports of laminated safety glass under HS Code 70072110. These programs are aimed at promoting trade and providing economic benefits to participating countries. The following programs provide special rates or duty-free treatment:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment to eligible countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA).
• Bahrain Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Morocco Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Peru Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.
• Singapore Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under a specific agreement.

Importing US States and Exporting US States

HS Code 70072110 applies to imports and exports of laminated safety glass across various US states. The specific importing and exporting states may vary depending on the trade flow and demand for this product.

HS Code 70072110 represents laminated safety glass designed for windshields in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, and vessels. This article has provided an extensive overview of the product, including its description, duty rates, quantity unit, and special tariff preference programs. Importers and exporters of this product should take into account the applicable duty rates and consider utilizing the special tariff preference programs available for cost savings or duty-free treatment.