Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85287256: High Definition Color Television Reception Apparatus, Projection Type, with Cathode-Ray Tube, Not Incorporating a VCR or Player

The HS Code 85287256 refers to high definition color television reception apparatus, specifically projection type, with a cathode-ray tube, and does not include a VCR or player. This article will provide extensive information about this HS code, including its product description, bound/MFN duty rate, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and importing/exporting US states.

Product Description

The product described by HS Code 85287256 is a high definition color television reception apparatus. It is a projection type, meaning it projects the image onto a screen. The apparatus includes a cathode-ray tube, which is the technology used to display the image. However, it does not incorporate a VCR or player, which means it does not have built-in features for playing video tapes or other media.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound/MFN duty rate for HS Code 85287256 is 5%. The term "MFN" stands for Most Favored Nation, which 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. This ensures equal treatment for all trading partners.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 85287256 is "number" (NO). This means that the unit of measurement for this product is a single unit or item.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 85287256. These programs provide specific tariff rates or exemptions for importing countries. The details of these programs are as follows:

• Free: Imports from least-developed beneficiary developing countries eligible for GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) 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 tariff 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 a special 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 tariff 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 under the DR-CAFTA receive a special tariff rate.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports from Peru receive a special tariff rate.
• Singapore Special Rate: Imports from Singapore receive a special tariff rate of 2.50%.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Imports from Bahrain receive a special tariff rate of 2.20%.
• Morocco Special Rate: Imports from Morocco receive a special tariff rate of 4%.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports from Oman receive a special tariff rate.

Importing US States

The following US states are involved in importing HS Code 85287256:

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

Exporting US States

The exporting US states for HS Code 85287256 are not specified in the provided data. Please refer to the relevant trade data or contact the appropriate authorities for information on the exporting US states.

HS Code 85287256 represents a high definition color television reception apparatus of the projection type, incorporating a cathode-ray tube but not a VCR or player. It has a bound/MFN duty rate of 5% and is measured in units of number (NO). Various special tariff preference programs provide different tariff rates or duty-free treatment for imports of this product. Importing US states for HS Code 85287256 include Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.