Analysis
Subheading 2917.19 covers other, within heading 2917. 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 10 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 6.5 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 6.5%, applies to 2917.19.10 (other: ferrous fumarate) and 2917.19.15 (derived in whole or in part from aromatic…).
1 of its 10 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (10%) and 9 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 6.5%. The median line pays 6.5%.
Its 10 lines start with 2917.19.10 (other: ferrous fumarate), 2917.19.15 (derived in whole or in part from aromatic…), 2917.19.17 (fumaric acid: other) and 2917.19.20 (products described in additional U.S. note 3 to…); the full list is in the table below.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2917.19.10 | Other: ferrous fumarate | 6.5% |
| 2917.19.15 | Derived in whole or in part from aromatic hydrocarbons | 6.5% |
| 2917.19.17 | Fumaric acid: other | 4.2% |
| 2917.19.20 | Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI | 6.5% |
| 2917.19.23 | Other: maleic acid | 6.5% |
| 2917.19.27 | Other: other | 6.5% |
| 2917.19.30 | Ethylene brassylate | 4.8% |
| 2917.19.35 | Other: malonic acid | Free |
| 2917.19.40 | Derived in whole or in part from aromatic hydrocarbons | 6.5% |
| 2917.19.70 | Other: other | 4% |