Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 94012000: Seats, of a kind used for motor vehicles

The HS code 94012000 refers to seats that are specifically designed for motor vehicles. These seats are an essential component of any vehicle, providing comfort and safety to the occupants. Whether it's a car, truck, or any other motor vehicle, seats play a crucial role in ensuring a pleasant driving experience.

When it comes to international trade, the HS code is used to classify goods for customs and statistical purposes. It helps in identifying the product and determining the applicable duties and regulations. In the case of HS code 94012000, it specifically categorizes seats used for motor vehicles.

Bound / MFN duty rate: Free

Under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, countries are required to provide equal treatment to all trading partners. This means that when 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. In the case of HS code 94012000, the bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate is free. This implies that importing countries do not impose any duty on seats used for motor vehicles.

Special tariff preference programs: Free (A, AU, BH, CA, CL, E, IL, J, JO, MA, MX, OM, P, PE, SG)

In addition to the MFN duty rate, there are certain special tariff preference programs that offer further benefits for importing countries. For HS code 94012000, the following countries enjoy duty-free treatment under specific programs:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from various developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate
• Bahrain Special Rate
• NAFTA for Canada: Seats imported from Canada enjoy duty-free treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI)
• Israel Special Rate: Seats imported from Israel receive 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

Importing US states:

Seats of HS code 94012000 are imported by various states in the United States. The following states engage in the importation of these seats:

• Alabama
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Ohio
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Hawaii
• North Carolina
• South Dakota
• Utah

Exporting US states:

Seats of HS code 94012000 are exported by the following states in the United States:

• Kentucky
• Michigan
• Mississippi

the HS code 94012000 represents seats used for motor vehicles. These seats are essential for providing comfort and safety to vehicle occupants. Importing countries, including the United States, offer duty-free treatment for these seats under various tariff preference programs. The HS code plays a crucial role in classifying and regulating the international trade of seats for motor vehicles.