Analysis
Subheading 5202.99 covers other, within heading 5202. 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.
Every one of its 4 tariff lines is duty-free at the general rate, so classification within the subheading affects statistics and Chapter 99 measures rather than the base duty.
The US splits it as follows: 5202.99.05 for described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered… (duty-free), 5202.99.10 for described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered… (duty-free), 5202.99.30 for card strips made from cotton having a staple length under 30.1625 mm… (7.8¢/kg) and 5202.99.50 for other: other (duty-free).
1 of the lines carry specific or compound rates (per kilogram, per dozen and so on) rather than a percentage, so their burden depends on the unit value of the goods.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5202.99.05 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions | Free |
| 5202.99.10 | Described in additional U.S. note 9 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions | Free |
| 5202.99.30 | Card strips made from cotton having a staple length under 30.1625 mm (1-3/16 inches) and lap waste, sliver waste and roving waste: other | 7.8¢/kg |
| 5202.99.50 | Other: other | Free |