Visual or auditory material of educational, scientific, or cultural character falls under HS Code 98170040. This HS code categorizes products that are not toy models and are intended for educational, scientific, or cultural purposes. The United States has specific regulations and provisions for this category, as outlined in U.S. note 1(a) of subchapter XVII.
When it comes to trade, countries often impose trade barriers or restrict market access for certain goods or services. However, in the case of HS Code 98170040, the bound or most favored nation (MFN) duty rate is free. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up its market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This provision ensures fair and equal treatment for all countries involved in trade.
The quantity unit for HS Code 98170040 is "no units collected (X)." This means that the importers or exporters do not need to provide a specific unit of measurement for the product. The unit is recorded as "X" to indicate that it is not applicable or not specified.
There are also special tariff preference programs that may apply to products classified under HS Code 98170040. These programs provide certain benefits or exemptions for eligible imports. However, specific information regarding these programs is not provided in the given data.
According to the data, the importing US state for this HS Code is Utah. It is important to note that the data repeats the listing of Utah several times, which could indicate a potential error or duplication. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine the exact reason behind this repetition.
Unfortunately, the data does not provide information about the exporting US states for products classified under HS Code 98170040. Additional information regarding the exporting US states would be valuable for a comprehensive understanding of the trade dynamics related to this HS Code.
HS Code 98170040 encompasses visual or auditory material of educational, scientific, or cultural character (excluding toy models). The bound or MFN duty rate for this HS Code is free, ensuring equal treatment for all trading partners. The quantity unit is specified as "no units collected (X)," indicating that a specific unit of measurement is not applicable. Importing US state information is provided for Utah, while exporting US states remain unknown based on the given data.