Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 84501100: Household- or laundry-type washing machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg, fully automatic

When it comes to household chores, one task that many people dread is doing laundry. However, thanks to the convenience and efficiency of household washing machines, this burden has been significantly reduced. The HS Code 84501100 refers specifically to household- or laundry-type washing machines that are fully automatic and have a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg.

These washing machines are designed to make the process of doing laundry as effortless as possible. With their fully automatic functions, users can simply load their clothes, select the desired settings, and let the machine do the rest. The machines have the capacity to handle up to 10 kg of dry linen, making them suitable for most household laundry needs.

Importing and exporting these washing machines involves certain regulations and tariffs. The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 84501100 is 1.4%. This means that 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.

The quantity unit for this HS Code is measured in numbers (NO). This indicates the number of washing machines being imported or exported.

There are also special tariff preference programs in place for HS Code 84501100. Some countries have free trade agreements or special rates for the import or export of these washing machines. Here are some examples:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Provides duty-free treatment
• Australia Special Rate
• Bahrain Special Rate
• NAFTA for Canada - Duty-free treatment
• Chile Special Rate
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
• Israel Special Rate - Duty-free treatment
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
• Jordan Special Rate
• Morocco Special Rate
• NAFTA for Mexico
• Oman Special Rate
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA)
• Peru Special Rate
• Singapore Special Rate

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade and economic cooperation between countries by providing favorable treatment for the import or export of specific goods.

When it comes to importing or exporting HS Code 84501100, it is important to consider the regulations and tariffs in place. Understanding the bound duty rate and special tariff preference programs can help businesses make informed decisions and take advantage of any benefits or incentives available.

Overall, HS Code 84501100 represents household- or laundry-type washing machines that are fully automatic and have a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg. These machines have simplified the process of doing laundry for countless households and continue to play an essential role in our daily lives.