Analysis
Subheading 5513.49 covers other woven fabrics, within heading 5513. 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.
The spread of 6.4 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 14.9%, applies to 5513.49.20 (other woven fabrics: other woven fabrics of…).
None of its 3 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 8.5% to 14.9% with a median of 13.6%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 5513.49.10 for 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester… (13.6%), 5513.49.20 for other woven fabrics: other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers (14.9%) and 5513.49.90 for other woven fabrics: other (8.5%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5513.49.10 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers (617) | 13.6% |
| 5513.49.20 | Other woven fabrics: other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% |
| 5513.49.90 | Other woven fabrics: other | 8.5% |