Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 73239400: Iron and Steel Table, Kitchen, and Household Arts

The HS Code 73239400 refers to the import and export of iron or steel table, kitchen, and household arts, along with their parts, that have been enameled. This code is used to classify these specific products for international trade purposes.

Product Description

The products included in this HS code are made of iron or steel (excluding stainless steel) and are used for various purposes in the household, particularly in the kitchen and dining areas. These may include tables, kitchen utensils, cooking pots, pans, and other household arts. The distinguishing feature of these products is that they have been enameled, providing them with a protective and decorative coating.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for products classified under HS Code 73239400 is 2.7%. This means 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. The duty rate is the percentage of the product's value that needs to be paid as import duty when bringing it into a country.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for products classified under HS Code 73239400 is "number" (NO). This unit refers to the number of individual items or pieces of the product being imported or exported.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Products classified under HS Code 73239400 are eligible for various special tariff preference programs, providing them with preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. The countries and programs offering such preferences include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers special rates for imports and exports between Australia and the exporting country.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides preferential rates for trade between Bahrain and the exporting country.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement for trade between Canada and the exporting country.
• Chile Special Rate: Offers special rates for imports and exports between Chile and the exporting country.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides preferential treatment for eligible products from Caribbean Basin countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Duty-free treatment for trade between Israel and the exporting country.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Preferential rates for eligible products from Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Offers special rates for imports and exports between Jordan and the exporting country.
• Morocco Special Rate: Provides preferential rates for trade between Morocco and the exporting country.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement for trade between Mexico and the exporting country.
• Oman Special Rate: Offers special rates for imports and exports between Oman and the exporting country.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Preferential treatment for eligible products from the Dominican Republic and Central American countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Provides preferential rates for trade between Peru and the exporting country.
• Singapore Special Rate: Offers special rates for imports and exports between Singapore and the exporting country.

Importing and Exporting US States

Products classified under HS Code 73239400 can be imported or exported to and from various states within the United States. The specific importing and exporting states may vary depending on the trade agreements, market demand, and supply chain dynamics. However, some of the notable importing and exporting states for these products include:

• Importing US States: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
• Exporting US States: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.

These states have a significant demand for household arts, kitchen utensils, and other related products, making them important trade partners for countries exporting goods classified under HS Code 73239400.

HS Code 73239400 covers iron or steel table, kitchen, and household arts, along with their enameled parts. The products classified under this code are subject to a bound / MFN duty rate of 2.7%. They are eligible for special tariff preference programs, offering duty-free treatment and preferential rates for trade with specific countries. Importing and exporting of these products occur between various US states, with notable demand from California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.