Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85284965: High Definition Color Video Monitors

HS Code 85284965 refers to high definition color video monitors that are nonprojection type and incorporate cathode-ray tube technology. These monitors do not include a VCR or player. In this article, we will explore the product description, tariff rates, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states related to this HS code.

Product Description

The product covered by HS Code 85284965 is a type of video monitor that displays high definition color images. These monitors utilize cathode-ray tube technology, which produces high-quality visuals. However, they do not have built-in VCR or player functionality.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 85284965 is 5%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to apply this reduced duty rate for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 85284965 is a number (NO). This indicates that the product is measured in numerical quantity, such as the number of units imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs applicable to imports of products under HS Code 85284965. These programs offer preferential treatment in the form of duty-free or reduced-duty rates. The programs applicable to this HS code include:

• A+ - Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading (duty-free treatment)
• AU - Australia Special Rate under the Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) (duty-free treatment)
• B - Bahrain Special Rate (duty-free treatment)
• BH - NAFTA for Canada (duty-free treatment)
• CA - Chile Special Rate (duty-free treatment)
• CL - Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) (duty-free treatment)
• D - Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) (duty-free treatment)
• E - Israel Special Rate (duty-free treatment)
• IL - Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) (duty-free treatment)
• J - Jordan Special Rate
• JO - Morocco Special Rate
• MA - NAFTA for Mexico
• MX - Oman Special Rate
• OM - Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA)
• P - Peru Special Rate
• SG - Singapore Special Rate

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade and economic cooperation between countries by providing favorable trade conditions for specific goods.

Importing and Exporting US States

When it comes to importing HS Code 85284965, there is no information available regarding specific US states that are major importers of this product.

On the other hand, South Dakota is listed as the exporting US state for HS Code 85284965. This indicates that there are companies or manufacturers based in South Dakota that produce or distribute high definition color video monitors covered by this HS code.

HS Code 85284965 represents high definition color video monitors with cathode-ray tube technology and without VCR or player functionality. This code is subject to a 5% bound or MFN duty rate. Various special tariff preference programs offer duty-free or reduced-duty treatment for imports under this HS code. South Dakota is mentioned as the exporting US state for these monitors. Understanding the details and implications of HS Code 85284965 is essential for businesses involved in the import and export of high definition color video monitors.