Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85285960: Black and White or Other Monochrome Video Monitors

The HS Code 85285960 refers to black and white or other monochrome video monitors. This code is used to classify and identify these specific types of monitors for international trade purposes. It is essential to accurately categorize products using the correct HS code to ensure smooth and efficient international trade.

The product description of HS Code 85285960 is black and white or other monochrome video monitors. These monitors are designed to display video content in grayscale or monochrome, without color. They are commonly used in various industries and applications, including security systems, medical imaging, and industrial monitoring.

When importing goods classified under HS Code 85285960 into the United States, they are subject to a bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate of 5%. The MFN principle ensures that trade barriers or market openings are applied uniformly to all trading partners for the same goods or services.

The quantity unit for HS Code 85285960 is "number" (NO), indicating that the measurement is based on the number of video monitors being imported or exported.

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 85285960. These programs provide specific trade benefits or duty-free treatment for imports from certain countries. The programs applicable to this HS code include:

• Free: Only imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) grants duty-free treatment for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain receives duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• NAFTA for Canada: Imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Chile benefits from duty-free treatment for imports under this special rate.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Imports from eligible African countries receive duty-free treatment under AGOA.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Imports from eligible Caribbean countries receive duty-free treatment under CBI.
• Israel Special Rate: Imports from Israel receive duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Countries in the Andean region, such as Colombia and Peru, receive duty-free treatment under ATPA.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan benefits from duty-free treatment for imports under this special rate.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco receives duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman benefits from duty-free treatment for imports under this special rate.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Countries in the DR-CAFTA region, such as the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, receive duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru benefit from duty-free treatment under this special rate.
• Singapore Special Rate: Imports from Singapore receive duty-free treatment under this special rate.

When it comes to the specific US states involved in importing HS Code 85285960, the following states are listed:

• Arkansas
• California
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Minnesota
• New Jersey
• Oklahoma
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Washington
(Repeated multiple times)
• Florida
• Washington

These states play a significant role in importing black and white or other monochrome video monitors into the United States.

On the other hand, the data only shows "Texas" and "South Dakota" as exporting US states for HS Code 85285960. It is worth noting that exporting states may vary, and the listed states are the ones provided in the given data.

HS Code 85285960 represents black and white or other monochrome video monitors. Understanding the HS code and its associated information is crucial for importers, exporters, and customs officials to ensure accurate classification, proper duty rates, and compliance with trade regulations. The special tariff preference programs and the list of importing and exporting US states provide further insights into the trade dynamics of these video monitors.