Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 73181100 - Iron or steel, coach screws

The HS Code 73181100 refers to coach screws made of iron or steel. This code is used to classify and identify these specific products for international trade purposes. Coach screws are commonly used in construction, woodworking, and other applications where a strong and secure fastening is required.

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for coach screws under this HS code is 12.5%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This duty rate is applied to the value of the coach screws being imported.

The quantity unit for coach screws is kilograms (KG). This unit is used to measure the weight of the imported or exported goods. It helps in determining the quantity and cost of the coach screws being traded.

There are also special tariff preference programs available for coach screws under this HS code. These programs provide preferential treatment in terms of duty rates for specific countries. The following is a breakdown of the special tariff preference programs for coach screws:

• Free: Coach screws imported from least-developed beneficiary developing countries are eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) under this subheading. They receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Australia receive duty-free treatment under the Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA).
• Bahrain Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Bahrain receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Canada: Coach screws imported from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Coach screws imported from eligible countries under AGOA receive duty-free treatment.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Coach screws imported from eligible countries under CBI receive duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Israel receive duty-free treatment.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Coach screws imported from eligible countries under ATPA receive duty-free treatment.
• Jordan Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Jordan receive duty-free treatment.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Coach screws imported from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Oman receive duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Coach screws imported from eligible countries under DR-CAFTA receive duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Peru receive a duty rate of 1.5%.
• Chile Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Chile receive a duty rate of 1.5%.
• Singapore Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Singapore receive a duty rate of 1.5%.
• Morocco Special Rate: Coach screws imported from Morocco receive a duty rate of 5.5%.

When importing coach screws into the United States, it is important to consider the specific duty rates and eligibility for these special tariff preference programs. Similarly, when exporting coach screws from the United States, it is essential to comply with the regulations and requirements of the destination country.

The HS Code 73181100 plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade of coach screws. It enables customs authorities, importers, exporters, and other stakeholders to accurately classify and identify these products, ensuring smooth and efficient trade operations.