HS 841919 Other

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What products does HS 841919 cover?

This subheading covers "other" apparatus for the heat treatment of materials by processes involving the use of liquids, including steam, for applications not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings of 8419. According to the WCO Harmonized System Nomenclature, this includes specialized equipment for drying, sterilizing, or cooking where the primary medium of heat transfer is a liquid or vapor, and which do not fit into more specific categories like domestic appliances or industrial furnaces. The USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and EU TARIC database provide further detail on specific inclusions within this residual category.

What falls outside HS 841919?

The following products are excluded from HS 841919: machinery for treating textiles, paper, leather, or other materials by processes involving a change of temperature, such as folding, pressing, or finishing, which are typically classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. Additionally, domestic appliances for cooking or heating food, such as ovens and microwaves (HS 8516), and industrial furnaces and ovens not primarily using liquids or steam for heat treatment, are also excluded. Equipment solely for drying by air or other gases without significant liquid or steam involvement would also fall outside this scope.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 841919?

A common error is misclassifying industrial dryers that primarily use hot air or gases instead of steam or liquid for heat treatment. According to General Interpretative Rule 1 of the Harmonized System, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Importers may incorrectly assign equipment to 841919 when it should be classified under headings for air heaters or specific industrial drying machinery, such as those for agricultural products or chemicals, which have their own dedicated codes.

How should importers classify products under HS 841919?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 841919 involves a thorough examination of the apparatus's primary function and the method of heat transfer. Importers and customs brokers must consult the official WCO HS Nomenclature, as well as the specific tariff schedules of the importing country, such as the USITC HTS or EU TARIC. This requires understanding whether the apparatus uses liquids or steam for heat treatment and if it is not specifically covered by a more precise subheading within heading 8419 or other chapters.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 841919?

A batch of 10 industrial steam sterilizers, each valued at $5,000 USD, with a total declared customs value of $50,000 USD, would attract a US duty of $5,000.00. This is calculated using the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule's Most Favored Nation (MFN) rate of 10% ad valorem, applied to the total customs value ($50,000 USD × 10% = $5,000.00). Specific rates may vary based on origin and trade agreements.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 841919?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 841919, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can result in a Free duty rate for qualifying goods originating from Canada and Mexico. The EU's Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with certain African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries can also offer preferential rates, often Free. To claim these preferences, a self-certified origin statement for USMCA or an EUR.1 movement certificate for EU preferences is typically required, depending on the specific agreement and importing jurisdiction.

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