HS Code 70131050: Glass-ceramic ware for Household, Office, Indoor Decoration, and Similar Purposes

Glass-ceramic ware is a type of glassware that has been specially treated to have ceramic properties. It is commonly used for household, office, indoor decoration, and other similar purposes. This article provides extensive information about the HS Code 70131050, which covers glass-ceramic ware.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 70131050 is "Glass-ceramic ware of a kind used for household, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes, nesoi." The term "nesoi" stands for "not elsewhere specified or included," indicating that this HS Code covers glass-ceramic ware that does not fall under any other specific category.

Duty Rate

The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 70131050 is 26%. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up its market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. Therefore, the duty rate of 26% applies to all imports of glass-ceramic ware covered under this HS Code.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 70131050 is "number" (NO), indicating that the quantity of glass-ceramic ware imported or exported is measured in the number of units.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Various special tariff preference programs are available for glass-ceramic ware covered under HS Code 70131050. These programs offer reduced or duty-free rates for eligible countries. The following is a list of the special tariff preference programs and the corresponding rates:

Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
Australia Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Australia receives a special rate.
Bahrain Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Bahrain receives a special rate.
NAFTA for Canada: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) receives duty-free treatment.
Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Glass-ceramic ware imported from eligible African countries under AGOA receives duty-free treatment.
Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Glass-ceramic ware imported from eligible Caribbean countries under CBI receives duty-free treatment.
Israel Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Israel receives a special rate.
Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Glass-ceramic ware imported from eligible Andean countries under ATPA receives duty-free treatment.
Jordan Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Jordan receives a special rate.
NAFTA for Mexico: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Mexico under NAFTA receives duty-free treatment.
Oman Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Oman receives a special rate.
Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Glass-ceramic ware imported from eligible DR-CAFTA countries receives a special rate.
Peru Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Peru receives a special rate.
Chile Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Chile receives a special rate of 7.8%.
Singapore Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Singapore receives a special rate of 7.8%.
Morocco Special Rate: Glass-ceramic ware imported from Morocco receives a special rate of 11.5%.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 70131050 covers glass-ceramic ware imported and exported to and from various US states. The specific states involved in the import and export of glass-ceramic ware may vary depending on market demand and trade activities.