Analysis
Subheading 5408.34 covers printed, within heading 5408. 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 12 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 12%, applies to 5408.34.10 (mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal…) and 5408.34.90 (other: other).
2 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 12%. The median line pays 6%.
The US splits it as follows: 5408.34.05 for containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (duty-free), 5408.34.10 for mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: other (624) (12%), 5408.34.30 for containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued… (duty-free) and 5408.34.90 for other: other (12%).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5408.34.05 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | Free |
| 5408.34.10 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: other (624) | 12% |
| 5408.34.30 | Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued over $33 per kg (618) | Free |
| 5408.34.90 | Other: other | 12% |