Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 84212900: Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids, nesi

When it comes to international trade, it is essential to have a standardized system to classify and categorize goods. This is where the Harmonized System (HS) Code plays a crucial role. Each product is assigned a unique HS Code, which helps in identifying and classifying goods for customs and trade purposes. In this article, we will delve into the details of HS Code 84212900, which refers to filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids, nesi.

HS Code 84212900 specifically covers machinery and apparatus used for filtering or purifying liquids, not elsewhere specified. This code ensures that the products falling under this category are properly classified and regulated during international trade transactions.

Bound / MFN duty rate: The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 84212900 is free. 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 promotes fair trade practices and equal treatment among nations.

Quantity unit: The quantity unit for HS Code 84212900 is "number" (NO), indicating that the measurement of these filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus is based on the number of units.

Special tariff preference programs: Several special tariff preference programs offer duty-free treatment for products classified under HS Code 84212900. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for specific products from Australia.
• Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA): Grants duty-free treatment for automotive products.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for goods imported from Bahrain.
• Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft: Offers duty-free treatment for machinery and apparatus used in civil aircraft.
• NAFTA for Canada and Mexico: These agreements provide duty-free treatment for goods traded among the member countries (Canada, Mexico, and the United States).
• Chile Special Rate: Grants duty-free treatment for specific products from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for goods imported from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Grants duty-free treatment for eligible products from designated Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for goods imported from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for goods imported from Morocco.
• Oman Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for goods imported from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Grants duty-free treatment for goods traded among the member countries (Dominican Republic and Central American countries).
• Peru Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for goods imported from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for goods imported from Singapore.

Importing US states: HS Code 84212900 has been imported into the state of Maine multiple times.

Exporting US states: HS Code 84212900 has been exported from the states of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Virgin Islands, and Massachusetts.

HS Code 84212900 serves as a crucial tool for international trade, ensuring proper classification, regulation, and duty rates for filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids. Understanding and correctly utilizing this code is essential for businesses and governments involved in global trade.