Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 39269021: Specified Sanitary, Invalid and Nursing Products, and Fittings Therefor, of Plastics

The HS Code 39269021 refers to specified sanitary, invalid, and nursing products, and fittings made of plastics. This code is used to classify and identify these specific products for import and export purposes. In this article, we will explore more about the product description, duty rates, tariff preference programs, and the states involved in importing and exporting this product.

Product Description

The product description for HS Code 39269021 includes sanitary, invalid, and nursing products made of plastics. These products are designed to cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities, elderly individuals, and patients requiring special care. Common examples of products falling under this code include plastic bedpans, urinals, commode chairs, and other related fittings made of plastic materials.

Duty Rates

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 39269021 is 4.2%. 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 duty rate of 4.2% is applicable for all imports and exports of specified sanitary, invalid, and nursing products made of plastics.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Under various tariff preference programs, the specified sanitary, invalid, and nursing products, and fittings therefor, of plastics classified under HS Code 39269021 may be eligible for duty-free treatment. The following programs provide special tariff preferences:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products.
• Australia Special Rate: Specific preferences for trade with Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Special preferences for trade with Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement for trade with Canada.
• Chile Special Rate: Special preferences for trade with Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Offers duty-free treatment for eligible products from the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for trade with Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Special preferences for trade with countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Specific preferences for trade with Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Special preferences for trade with Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement for trade with Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate: Specific preferences for trade with Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Special preferences for trade with countries in the Dominican Republic and Central America.
• Peru Special Rate: Specific preferences for trade with Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Special preferences for trade with Singapore.

Importing US States

Based on the available data, the following US states have imported products classified under HS Code 39269021:

• New Mexico (repeated 5 times)
• Arkansas (repeated 2 times)
• Colorado (repeated 2 times)
• Minnesota (repeated 2 times)
• Missouri (repeated 2 times)
• Nebraska (repeated 2 times)
• North Carolina (repeated 2 times)
• Ohio (repeated 2 times)
• Pennsylvania (repeated 2 times)
• Wisconsin (repeated 2 times)

Exporting US States

Based on the available data, the following US states have exported products classified under HS Code 39269021:

• Arizona (repeated 3 times)
• Colorado (repeated 3 times)
• Delaware (repeated 3 times)
• Maryland (repeated 3 times)
• Michigan (repeated 3 times)
• Minnesota (repeated 3 times)
• New Hampshire (repeated 3 times)
• New Mexico (repeated 3 times)
• Pennsylvania (repeated 3 times)
• Vermont (repeated 3 times)
• Wisconsin (repeated 3 times)

As the data suggests, New Mexico is both an importing and exporting state for products classified under HS Code 39269021.

HS Code 39269021 is used to identify and classify specified sanitary, invalid, and nursing products, and fittings made of plastics. The duty rate for this code is 4.2%, and there are several tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment for eligible products. The data also indicates the involvement of various US states, such as New Mexico, in importing and exporting these products. Understanding the HS code and its associated information is essential for businesses and individuals involved in international trade.