Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85287248: High Definition Color Television Reception Apparatus

The HS Code 85287248 refers to high definition color television reception apparatus that are nonprojection, with cathode-ray tube, and do not incorporate a VCR or player. This article will provide extensive information about the product description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

The HS Code 85287248 represents a specific type of television reception apparatus. These devices are capable of receiving and displaying high definition color television signals. They are nonprojection, meaning they do not use projection technology to display the image. Instead, they utilize a cathode-ray tube (CRT) to create the picture. This HS code excludes devices that incorporate a VCR or player, as those would fall under different HS codes.

Duty Rates

The bound / MFN duty rate for the HS Code 85287248 is 5%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. Therefore, the duty rate of 5% applies to imports of high definition color television reception apparatus under this HS code.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs that provide different duty rates for imports of high definition color television reception apparatus under HS Code 85287248. These programs are as follows:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP under that subheading receive duty-free treatment.
• Australia Special Rate: Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) provides duty-free treatment for imports from Australia.
• NAFTA for Canada: Imports from Canada receive duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Imports from Chile receive a special duty 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 a special duty rate.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Imports from eligible Andean countries receive duty-free treatment under ATPA.
• Jordan Special Rate: Imports from Jordan receive a special duty rate.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Imports from Mexico receive duty-free treatment under NAFTA.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Imports from eligible countries in the DR-CAFTA region receive a special duty rate.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru receive a special duty rate.
• Singapore Special Rate: Imports from Singapore receive a special duty rate.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Imports from Bahrain receive a special duty rate of 2.20%.
• Morocco Special Rate: Imports from Morocco receive a special duty rate of 4%.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports from Oman receive a special duty rate of 4%.

These special tariff preference programs offer various benefits to importers depending on the country of origin.

Importing US States

The following US states import high definition color television reception apparatus under the HS Code 85287248:

• Arkansas
• California
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Minnesota
• New Jersey
• Oklahoma
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Washington

These states have a demand for these products and are actively involved in the importation of high definition color television reception apparatus.

Exporting US States

The exporting US states for high definition color television reception apparatus under the HS Code 85287248 were not provided in the available data.

the HS Code 85287248 represents high definition color television reception apparatus that are nonprojection, with cathode-ray tube, and do not incorporate a VCR or player. This article has provided detailed information about the product description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing US states. Importers and traders can use this information to better understand the regulations and opportunities associated with this HS code.