Analysis
Subheading 5608.90 covers other, within heading 5608. 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 9.1 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 14.1%, applies to 5608.90.23 (of cotton: hammocks) and 5608.90.27 (of cotton: other (229)).
None of its 4 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 5% to 14.1% with a median of 11.05%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 5608.90.10 for fish netting and fishing nets (8%), 5608.90.23 for of cotton: hammocks (14.1%), 5608.90.27 for of cotton: other (229) (14.1%) and 5608.90.30 for other: other (5%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5608.90.10 | Fish netting and fishing nets | 8% |
| 5608.90.23 | Of cotton: hammocks | 14.1% |
| 5608.90.27 | Of cotton: other (229) | 14.1% |
| 5608.90.30 | Other: other | 5% |