HTS tariff line · chapter 84
8451.90.30
Drying chambers for the drying machines of subheading 8451.21 or 8451.29, and other parts of drying machines incorporating drying chambers
Analysis
HTS 8451.90.30 covers drying chambers for the drying machines of subheading 8451.21 or 8451.29, and other parts of drying machines incorporating drying chambers under heading 8451 (machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying…).
The general duty rate is 3.5% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 84 (81st percentile of 823 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $350 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 40%, 11.4 times the general rate.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 3.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The other lines in the same group are 8451.90.60 (furniture designed to receive the drying machines of…, 3.5%) and 8451.90.90 (parts: other, 3.5%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8451.90.60 | Furniture designed to receive the drying machines of subheading 8451.21 or 8451.29 | 3.5% |
| 8451.90.90 | Parts: other | 3.5% |