Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85299043: Printed Circuit Boards and Ceramic Substrates for Color TV

The HS Code 85299043 refers to printed circuit boards and ceramic substrates, as well as the subassemblies thereof, specifically designed for color television. These components are listed under additional U.S. note 4, chapter 85. This article will provide an extensive overview of this HS code, including its product description, duty rates, quantity unit, special tariff preference programs, and the importing/exporting US states.

Product Description

The HS Code 85299043 encompasses printed circuit boards and ceramic substrates that are utilized in the manufacturing of color television sets. These components play a crucial role in the functioning and display of images on color TVs. Printed circuit boards act as the backbone of electronic devices, providing a platform for various electronic components to be interconnected and work together seamlessly. Ceramic substrates, on the other hand, offer excellent thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties, making them ideal for supporting and protecting electronic components within the TV.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN duty rate for HS Code 85299043 is 4%. The MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate signifies that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This ensures fair and non-discriminatory treatment for all countries involved in trade.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 85299043 is the number (NO). This indicates that the measurement of these printed circuit boards and ceramic substrates is based on the number of units imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

HS Code 85299043 is eligible for various special tariff preference programs that offer reduced or duty-free treatment. These programs include:

• 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: Duty-free treatment for imports under the Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA).
• Bahrain Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment for imports under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Chile.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment for imports from eligible Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for imports under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with the Dominican Republic and Central American countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for imports under specific agreements with Singapore.

Importing and Exporting US States

The HS Code 85299043 has been imported and exported by the following US states:

• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota
• New Hampshire
• South Dakota

These states have been actively involved in the import and export of printed circuit boards and ceramic substrates for color televisions, indicating a demand for these components within their respective markets.