Final Duty Reductions Under WTO Info Technology Agreement Take Effect July 1
The final set of tariff reductions under the Expanded World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement will take effect July 1. International Trade Today is again providing a table of changes to tariffs in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for certain products as a result of this last round of implementation. While tariffs on many products were eliminated completely when the agreement took effect in July 2016, other products subject to the expanded ITA have seen tariffs phased out over a three-year period, with tariffs for all remaining products covered by the agreement now reduced to zero in 2019.
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All of the following tariff changes are to the column 1 “general” rate of duty, applying to imports from all members of the WTO, regardless of whether the exporting country is a member of the Information Technology Agreement. Only changes to tariff rates taking effect on July 1, 2019, are listed. Changes that already took effect in 2016, 2017 and 2018 are not listed in this table.
| HTS Subheading | Short Description | Former | 7/1/16 | 7/1/17 | 7/1/18 | 7/1/19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3215.11.10 | Black printer ink cartridges | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 3215.19.10 | Color printer ink cartridges | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 3506.91.10 | Adhesives for flat-panel and touch screens | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 3701.99.30 | Photographic plates and film | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 3701.99.60 | Photographic plates and film | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| 3707.90.32 | Photography chemicals | 6.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 3707.90.60 | Photography chemicals | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 3907.99.20 | Thermoplastic liquid crystal copolymers | 6.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 3923.10.20 | Plastic boxes for semiconductor parts | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8504.40.40 | Speed drive controllers for electric motors | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 8504.40.95 | Other static converters | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 8504.50.80 | Certain inductors | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8504.90.41 | Parts of transformers and static converters | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8504.90.96 | Parts of transformers and static converters | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8518.10.40 | Microphones and stands | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.21.00 | Loudspeakers | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.22.00 | Loudspeakers | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.29.80 | Loudspeakers | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.30.20 | Headphones and earphones | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.40.20 | Amplifiers | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.50.00 | Amplifier sets | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8518.90.41 | Parts of line telephone handsets, repeaters | 8.5% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| 8518.90.81 | Parts of audio equipment | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8522.90.36 | Parts of A/V equipment | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 8525.50.30 | TV transmission apparatus | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 8525.50.70 | Radiobroadcasting transmission apparatus | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8525.80.30 | Television cameras | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 8525.80.50 | Video cameras | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 8526.92.50 | Radio remote controls | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 8527.29.40 | Other car radios | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| 8527.29.80 | Other car radios | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| 8529.10.91 | Antennas | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.04 | Parts of TVs and TV cameras | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.05 | Parts of TVs and TV cameras | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.13 | Parts of TVs and TV cameras | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.19 | Parts of radar, RC, radio navigation aids | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.24 | Other parts of radar equipment | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.39 | Other parts for certain television receivers | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.49 | Other parts for certain television receivers | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.54 | Flat panel screen assemblies | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.68 | Parts of TV circuit assemblies | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.81 | Parts of television cameras | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.83 | Parts of television cameras | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.99.93 | Other parts of TVs | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.95 | Parts of radar, RC, radio navigation circuits | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 8529.90.97 | Parts of radar, RC, radio navigation circuits | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 8531.80.90 | "Other" signalling apparatus | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 8531.90.30 | Certain parts of alarms, signalling apparatus | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 8531.90.90 | Certain parts of alarms, signalling apparatus | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 8536.30.40 | Motor overload protectors | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8536.30.80 | Other electrical circuit protectors | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8536.50.40 | Motor starters | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8536.50.90 | Other switches | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8536.50.90 | Other apparatus for electrical connections | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8537.10.80 | Touch Pads | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8538.10.00 | Boards, cabinets and consoles | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| 8543.20.00 | Signal generators | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.30.20 | Electroplating machines for printed circuits | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.70.42 | Flight data recorders | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.70.89 | e-Readers | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.70.91 | Network-capable sound mixers | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.70.95 | Other touch pads | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.70.97 | Plasma cleaner machines | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 8543.90.88 | "Other” parts for “other” electrical apparatus | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 9002.20.40 | Photographic filters | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 9002.20.80 | Other optical filters | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 9002.90.70 | Mounted halftone screens | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| 9010.60.00 | Projection screens for photo labs | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 9011.80.00 | Other optical microscopes | 6.4% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| 9011.90.00 | Optical microscope parts and accessories | 5.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| 9013.90.70 | Parts and accessories of LCDs, lasers, etc. | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| 9022.29.40 | Ionization type smoke detectors | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| 9025.19.80 | Thermometers, not liquid filled | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9027.10.20 | Electrical apparatus for analyzing gas and smoke | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9027.90.20 | Microtomes | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 9027.90.59 | Parts of apparatus for chemical analysis | 0%-1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9027.90.68 | Parts of apparatus for chemical analysis | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 9028.30.00 | Electricity meters | $0.16+1.5% | $0.12+1.1% | $0.08+0.7% | $0.04+0.3% | 0.0% |
| 9028.90.00 | Parts of electricity, gas and liquid meters | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| 9030.20.05 | Oscilloscopes and oscillographs | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.31.00 | Multimeters | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.32.00 | Multimeters | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.33.38 | Other electricity measurement instruments | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.39.01 | Other electricity measurement instruments | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.84.00 | Other electricity and radiation measurement | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.89.01 | Other electricity and radiation measurement | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9030.90.68 | Parts for electricity and radiation measurement | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9031.80.80 | Other non-optical measuring instruments | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 9033.00.20 | Other parts of chapter 90, NES (LED backlights) | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| 9033.00.30 | Other parts of chapter 90, NES (touch pads) | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| 9405.40.82 | Other LED backlight modules, NES | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |