Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 73269060: Iron or Steel Articles Coated or Plated with Precious Metal

The HS Code 73269060 refers to iron or steel articles that are not elsewhere specified, coated or plated with precious metal. This code is used to classify and regulate the import and export of these specific products.

Product Description

The product description under this HS code includes iron or steel articles that are coated or plated with precious metal. This can include various items such as jewelry, decorative objects, utensils, and other similar products.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 73269060 is 8.6%. 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. The duty rate is the percentage of the item's value that needs to be paid as a customs duty when importing or exporting.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 73269060 is "no units collected" (X). This indicates that the quantity of the products is not measured in a specific unit but is rather based on the value or weight of the items being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs available for products classified under HS Code 73269060. These programs offer preferential treatment in terms of duty rates or exemptions for specific countries. The programs applicable to this HS code include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides a special rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides preferential treatment for imports from designated countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Offers preferential treatment for imports from designated Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Provides a special rate for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Provides a special rate for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Offers preferential treatment for imports from DR-CAFTA countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Provides a special rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Offers a special rate for imports from Singapore.

Importing US States

Under HS Code 73269060, the following US states are known for importing products falling under this classification:

• Minnesota
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Virgin Islands

Exporting US States

While there is no specific data available for the exporting US states for products classified under HS Code 73269060, it is worth noting that New Mexico and Wyoming are known for their mining industries, which could potentially involve the export of iron or steel products coated or plated with precious metal.

HS Code 73269060 covers iron or steel articles coated or plated with precious metal. The code is used for regulating the import and export of these products and determining the applicable duty rates and special tariff preference programs. Various US states are involved in importing these products, while the exporting US states may vary depending on the specific industry and market conditions.