Analysis
Subheading 5108.20 covers combed, within heading 5108. 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 3 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 3 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 4% to 4% with a median of 4%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 5108.20.30 for of Angora rabbit hair (400) (4%), 5108.20.40 for combed: of mohair (400) (4%) and 5108.20.80 for combed: other (400) (4%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Goods only reach 5108.20 once they fall within heading 5108 (yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale). Under General Rule 6, subheadings are then compared only with others at the same level, so a product is matched against its siblings, not against lines elsewhere in the chapter.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5108.20.30 | Of Angora rabbit hair (400) | 4% |
| 5108.20.40 | Combed: of mohair (400) | 4% |
| 5108.20.80 | Combed: other (400) | 4% |