Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85167100: Electrothermic Coffee or Tea Makers for Domestic Purposes

The HS Code 85167100 refers to electrothermic coffee or tea makers designed for domestic use. These appliances are widely used in households for brewing coffee or tea conveniently and quickly. This article will provide detailed information about this HS code, including its description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the states involved in importing and exporting these products.

Product Description

Electrothermic coffee or tea makers covered by HS code 85167100 are specifically designed for domestic purposes. These appliances use electricity to heat water and brew coffee or tea. They come in various sizes, designs, and functionalities to cater to different preferences and brewing requirements of consumers. Examples of electrothermic coffee or tea makers include drip coffee machines, espresso machines, and electric kettles with built-in infusers.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN duty rate for HS code 85167100 is 3.7%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same duty rate for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. The duty rate of 3.7% is applied to the import value of these coffee or tea makers.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS code 85167100 is "number" (NO). This unit represents the number of individual coffee or tea makers being imported or exported. It helps in accurately quantifying the quantity of these appliances involved in international trade.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs provide favorable treatment for imports of electrothermic coffee or tea makers under HS code 85167100. These programs allow certain countries to import these products duty-free or at reduced duty rates. The following are the special tariff preference programs applicable to this HS code:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment): Under the GSP program, certain countries are granted duty-free treatment for importing these coffee or tea makers.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia enjoys a special rate for importing these appliances.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain benefits from a special rate for these imports.
• NAFTA for Canada (duty-free treatment): Canada, under NAFTA, receives duty-free treatment for importing electrothermic coffee or tea makers.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for importing these appliances.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): The CBI offers preferential treatment for certain countries in the Caribbean region, allowing them to import these products at reduced duty rates.
• Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment): Israel enjoys duty-free treatment for importing these coffee or tea makers.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Certain countries in the Andean region benefit from preferential treatment under the ATPA program, allowing them to import these appliances at reduced duty rates.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special rate for importing these appliances.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco enjoys a special rate for importing these products.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Mexico, under NAFTA, receives duty-free treatment for importing electrothermic coffee or tea makers.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman benefits from a special rate for these imports.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Certain countries in the Dominican Republic-Central American region enjoy preferential treatment under this program, allowing them to import these appliances at reduced duty rates.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru has a special rate for importing these appliances.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore benefits from a special rate for importing these products.

Importing US States

The following US states are involved in importing electrothermic coffee or tea makers under HS code 85167100:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• New York
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin
• California
• Florida
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Nevada
• New York
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Texas

Exporting US States

The following US states are involved in exporting electrothermic coffee or tea makers under HS code 85167100:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Texas
• Virgin Islands
• Virginia
• Washington
• California
• Delaware
• Florida
• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee

HS code 85167100 represents electrothermic coffee or tea makers designed for domestic use. These appliances are imported and exported by various countries, with different duty rates and special tariff preference programs in place. Understanding the details of this HS code is essential for businesses and individuals involved in the international trade of coffee or tea makers.