Analysis
Subheading 0711.90 covers other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables, within heading 0711. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 8 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 8%, applies to 0711.90.30 (other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: capers).
1 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (25%) and 3 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 8%. The median line pays 6.4%.
The US splits it as follows: 0711.90.20 for leguminous vegetables (duty-free), 0711.90.30 for other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: capers (8%), 0711.90.50 for other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: onions (5.1%) and 0711.90.65 for other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: other vegetables; mixtures… (7.7%).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0711.90.20 | Leguminous vegetables | Free |
| 0711.90.30 | Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: capers | 8% |
| 0711.90.50 | Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: onions | 5.1% |
| 0711.90.65 | Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables | 7.7% |