Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 66032030: Umbrella Frames for Hand-Held Umbrellas

Umbrella frames are an essential component of hand-held umbrellas, providing the structure and support necessary for protection against rain. The HS code 66032030 specifically refers to umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks), primarily used for protection against rain.

When it comes to international trade, countries have certain obligations and regulations. One of these is the bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate. This duty rate ensures that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same rules for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. In the case of HS code 66032030, the bound/MFN duty rate is free, meaning there are no duties or tariffs imposed on the import or export of umbrella frames.

The quantity unit for HS code 66032030 is measured in numbers (NO), indicating the number of umbrella frames being imported or exported.

There are also special tariff preference programs associated with HS code 66032030. These programs offer certain countries preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. For umbrella frames (HS code 66032030), the following special tariff preference programs apply:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Australia Special Rate - Offers specific benefits for trade between the United States and Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate - Provides preferential treatment for trade between the United States and Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada - Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for trade between the United States and Canada.
• Chile Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for trade between the United States and Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods from designated Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate - Offers duty-free treatment for trade between the United States and Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - Provides preferential treatment for trade between the United States and designated Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for trade between the United States and Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate - Provides specific benefits for trade between the United States and Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico - Duty-free treatment under NAFTA for trade between the United States and Mexico.
• Oman Special Rate - Offers preferential treatment for trade between the United States and Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - Provides preferential treatment for trade between the United States and participating countries in the DR-CAFTA agreement.
• Peru Special Rate - Offers specific benefits for trade between the United States and Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate - Provides preferential treatment for trade between the United States and Singapore.

When importing umbrella frames (HS code 66032030) into the United States, exporters should be aware of the specific regulations and requirements set by the importing US states. As of now, Vermont is the only known state that exports umbrella frames to the United States.

umbrella frames (HS code 66032030) play a crucial role in hand-held umbrellas used for protection against rain. With a bound/MFN duty rate of free and various special tariff preference programs, the import and export of umbrella frames are facilitated, promoting international trade and cooperation.