Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85044095: Static Converters (for example, Rectifiers), nesoi

Static converters, specifically rectifiers, fall under the HS Code 85044095. This HS code is used to classify and identify these particular products for international trade. In this article, we will explore the product description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states associated with HS Code 85044095.

Product Description

HS Code 85044095 refers to static converters that are not elsewhere specified or included (nesoi). In this case, it specifically includes rectifiers. Rectifiers are electronic devices used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). They are commonly used in various applications, such as power supplies, battery chargers, and motor drives.

Duty Rate

The bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 85044095 is 1.5%. The MFN duty rate 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. This duty rate applies to the import of static converters (rectifiers) classified under this HS code.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

There are several special tariff preference programs available for products classified under HS Code 85044095. These programs provide preferential treatment in terms of duty rates. The following are the special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code:

• Free: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - duty-free treatment
• Australia Special Rate - Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) - duty-free treatment
• Bahrain Special Rate
• Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft - duty-free treatment
• NAFTA for Canada - duty-free treatment
• Chile Special Rate
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
• Israel Special Rate - duty-free treatment
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)
• Jordan Special Rate
• Morocco Special Rate
• NAFTA for Mexico
• Oman Special Rate
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA)
• Peru Special Rate
• Singapore Special Rate

These special tariff preference programs provide certain countries or regions with duty-free treatment or specific rate reductions for imports of static converters (rectifiers) classified under this HS code.

Importing and Exporting US States

When it comes to importing static converters (rectifiers) under HS Code 85044095, the following US states are involved:

• South Dakota
• California
• Illinois
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• Pennsylvania
• Wisconsin

These states are known for their import activities related to static converters (rectifiers) classified under HS Code 85044095.

On the other hand, the following US states are involved in exporting static converters (rectifiers) under HS Code 85044095:

• Illinois
• Massachusetts
• New Mexico
• Rhode Island
• Wisconsin

These states are known for their export activities of static converters (rectifiers) classified under this HS code.

HS Code 85044095 plays a significant role in the classification, trade, and movement of static converters (rectifiers) in international markets. Understanding the product description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the involvement of different US states can help importers, exporters, and traders navigate the regulations and requirements associated with this HS code.