Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

The HS Code 84752100: Machines for making glass optical fibers and preforms thereof

The HS Code 84752100 refers to machines used for making glass optical fibers and preforms. This code is used to classify and identify specific types of machinery used in the production of glass optical fibers.

Product Description

The machines covered by the HS Code 84752100 are specifically designed for the manufacturing process of glass optical fibers and the preforms used in their production. Glass optical fibers are an essential component in various industries, including telecommunications, data transmission, and medical imaging.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

Under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for the HS Code 84752100 is free. This means that when 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.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for the HS Code 84752100 is number (NO). This unit indicates that the classification is based on the number of machines or units being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs offer duty-free treatment for imports of machines covered by the HS Code 84752100. These programs include:

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

Importing US States

According to the available data, the following US states are involved in the importation of machines covered by the HS Code 84752100:

• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• Oklahoma
• Texas
• Nevada
• Alaska
• District of Columbia
• Idaho
• Kentucky
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Tennessee

Exporting US States

The available data also indicates the following US states involved in the exportation of machines covered by the HS Code 84752100:

• California
• Massachusetts
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Texas
• Idaho
• New Jersey
• Florida
• Georgia
• Nevada

Overall, the HS Code 84752100 is a crucial classification for machines used in the production of glass optical fibers and preforms. It helps facilitate international trade by providing a standardized code for customs and import/export documentation. The duty-free treatment offered by various special tariff preference programs further encourages trade and supports the development of the glass optical fiber industry.