Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 84721000: Hectographic or Stencil Duplicating Machines

Hectographic or stencil duplicating machines fall under HS Code 84721000. This article will provide an extensive overview of this product, its description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

Hectographic or stencil duplicating machines are used for duplicating documents through the process of hectography or stencil duplication. This method involves creating a master document or stencil, which is then replicated using ink or duplicating fluid. These machines are commonly used in offices, schools, and printing establishments for producing multiple copies of documents quickly and efficiently.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or Most-Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 84721000 is 1.6%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to offer the same duty rate for the import of these machines to all its trading partners.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs available for importers of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines. These programs offer preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. The programs applicable to HS Code 84721000 are as follows:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia enjoys a special rate for the import of these machines.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain also has a special rate for importers of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.
• NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada receives duty-free treatment for these machines.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for the import of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Countries eligible for the CBI program receive preferential treatment for these machines.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel enjoys duty-free treatment for the import of these machines.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): ATPA countries receive special rates for the import of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special rate for importers of these machines.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco also enjoys a special rate for the import of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Under NAFTA, Mexico receives duty-free treatment for these machines.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman has a special rate for importers of these machines.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): DR-CAFTA countries receive special rates for the import of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru has a special rate for importers of these machines.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore enjoys a special rate for the import of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.

Importing US States

Importers of HS Code 84721000 can bring these machines into the following US states:

• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• Oklahoma
• Texas
• Nevada

These states provide a market for the import of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.

Exporting US States

The following US states are known to export HS Code 84721000:

• California
• Massachusetts
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Texas
• Idaho
• New Jersey

These states contribute to the global trade of hectographic or stencil duplicating machines.

HS Code 84721000 represents hectographic or stencil duplicating machines. Importers can take advantage of special tariff preference programs to benefit from reduced duty rates. The availability of these machines and their export from various US states contribute to international trade and the efficient duplication of documents.