HS 842449 Other

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What products does HS 842449 cover?

This subheading covers "other" spraying or diffusing apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in heading 8424. According to the WCO Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and official tariff schedules like the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the EU's TARIC, this category is a residual one for mechanical appliances used for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders that do not fit into more specific subheadings within 8424. Examples include certain types of portable agricultural sprayers, specialized industrial atomizers, and non-firefighting aerosol dispensers.

What falls outside HS 842449?

The following products are excluded from HS 842449: firefighting sprinklers (842410), mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids for domestic use (842420), and pressure-operated washing machines (842430). Also excluded are apparatus for projecting, dispersing or spraying other substances, such as those for applying paint or pesticides, if they are specifically covered by other headings. For instance, hand-held spray guns for painting are typically classified under 842489, but if they are designed for specific industrial applications not covered elsewhere, they might fall here.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 842449?

A common error is misinterpreting the "other" designation, leading to the classification of items that are more specifically provided for in other subheadings of heading 8424 or even in different headings altogether. For example, simple garden hose nozzles that are not self-contained spraying devices might be incorrectly placed here instead of under a more appropriate heading for plumbing fixtures or accessories. Adherence to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), particularly GRI 3(a) and 3(b) for mixed or composite goods, is crucial.

How should importers classify products under HS 842449?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 842449 involves a thorough examination of the product's function, design, and intended use, comparing it against the descriptions in heading 8424 and its subheadings, as well as the WCO Explanatory Notes. Importers and customs brokers should first consult the specific tariff schedule of the importing country (e.g., USITC HTS, EU TARIC, UK Trade Tariff). If the product is a spraying or diffusing apparatus and does not clearly fit into any preceding subheading of 8424, then 842449 becomes the appropriate classification.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 842449?

A portable agricultural sprayer weighing 5 kg and declared at a customs value of $150 USD would, under the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, potentially attract a US duty of $15.00. Assuming an "Other" rate of 10% ad valorem for this hypothetical product under HS 842449, the calculation would be 10% of $150 USD, resulting in a duty of $15.00. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) rate published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 842449?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 842449, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can result in a duty rate of Free for originating goods from Canada and Mexico. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) may also offer preferential rates for originating goods from member countries like Vietnam. To claim these preferences, a valid Certificate of Origin or a self-certified origin statement, as stipulated by the specific agreement and jurisdiction, is typically required.

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