Analysis
HTS 5102.19.80 covers fur, prepared for hatters' use under heading 5102 (fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed).
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 35% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 35% duty.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 35% of the 82 tariff lines in chapter 51 that are also free. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 5102.19.20 (not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or…, 5¢/clean kg), 5102.19.60 (not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or…, 0.4%) and 5102.19.90 (other: other, 4.9¢/kg + 4%).
Census statistics map these goods to NAICS 112420 (Goat Farming), the industry a domestic producer of these goods reports under.
All 3 neighbouring lines carry the same duty-free rate, so a borderline choice between them changes the statistics reported, not the duty paid.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5102.19.20 | Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or carbonized condition: hair of the camel | 5¢/clean kg |
| 5102.19.60 | Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased or carbonized condition: other | 0.4% |
| 5102.19.90 | Other: other | 4.9¢/kg + 4% |