Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 87031010: Motor Vehicles Specially Designed for Traveling on Snow

The HS Code 87031010 refers to motor vehicles that are specifically designed for traveling on snow. These vehicles are built to withstand the harsh conditions of snowy terrains and are equipped with features that allow for safe and efficient travel in these environments.

When it comes to trade barriers and market access, the MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for this HS code is 2.5%. 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.

The quantity unit for this HS code is the number (NO), indicating that the units are measured in numerical count.

There are several special tariff preference programs that apply to imports of motor vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow. These programs include:

• Free: Only 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) grants duty-free treatment.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Bahrain Special Rate.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for imports from Canada.
• Chile Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Chile Special Rate.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Duty-free treatment under AGOA.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Duty-free treatment under the CBI.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Israel Special Rate.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Duty-free treatment under ATPA.
• Jordan Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Jordan Special Rate.
• Morocco Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Morocco Special Rate.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment under NAFTA for imports from Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Oman Special Rate.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Duty-free treatment under the DR-CAFTA.
• Peru Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Peru Special Rate.
• Singapore Special Rate: Duty-free treatment under the Singapore Special Rate.

When it comes to importing these motor vehicles to the United States, there are several states that are major importers. These states include California, Michigan, Montana, Utah, Iowa, Maryland, South Dakota, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Florida, and Louisiana.

On the other hand, there are also states in the United States that export these motor vehicles. These states include the District of Columbia, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Kentucky, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon, Illinois, Alabama, South Carolina, Ohio, Virgin Islands, California, Florida, New York, and Kansas.

Overall, the HS Code 87031010 encompasses motor vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow. These vehicles are subject to a 2.5% MFN duty rate and are eligible for various special tariff preference programs. Importing and exporting of these vehicles occur in several states across the United States.