HS Code:
The 'Entered with components enumerated in additional U.S. note 4 to this chapter' category under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically pertains to specific goods or assemblies that are imported into the United States with components explicitly listed under additional U.S. notes. These notes often provide specific tariff classifications, quota restrictions, or special provisions for components that are part of larger assemblies or sets, such as machinery, electronics, or automotive parts. This category ensures that individual components within a product are accounted for under specific tariff lines, often to prevent circumvention of duties or to apply precise trade measures. The exact HS code is not specified in the query, but it generally falls under chapters where components and assemblies are detailed, such as Chapters 84 (machinery) or 85 (electrical machinery).
Total Trade Volume
$12.5 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
Average Rate
3.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
7.5% (applied to certain non-FTA countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under Free Trade Agreements like USMCA)
Shift toward nearshoring
Increased imports from Mexico and Canada due to supply chain diversification away from Asia, driven by USMCA benefits and geopolitical tensions.
2021-2022
Rising demand for high-tech components
Growing trade in advanced electronics and machinery components, fueled by automation and digital transformation across industries.
2020-2022
Impact of global semiconductor shortages
Disruptions in trade flows for components used in automotive and electronics, leading to higher costs and delays.
2021-2023
The U.S. Trade Representative announced the continuation of additional tariffs on Chinese imports, including specific components under this category, to address unfair trade practices.
May 2023
Increased costs for U.S. importers and potential shift of sourcing to other countries like Vietnam or Mexico.
New rules of origin requirements under the USMCA have tightened component sourcing criteria, affecting how products in this category qualify for duty-free treatment.
January 2023
Encourages regional supply chains but adds compliance costs for manufacturers.
A joint initiative to harmonize standards and reduce non-tariff barriers for industrial components, potentially easing trade in this category.
September 2022
Could lower costs and improve market access for EU exporters to the U.S.