Analysis
HTS 5906.91.25 covers of man-made fibers: other (229) under heading 5906 (rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 5902).
Within this group the rate runs from duty-free to 2.7%. Compared with 5906.91.20 (over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics), which pays duty-free, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 7.5 percentage points.
The general duty rate is 7.5% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 59 (86th percentile of 59 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $750 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, the Israel FTA, and 9 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 7.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 84.5%, 11.3 times the general rate.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5906.91.10 | Knitted or crocheted: of cotton | 2.7% |
| 5906.91.20 | Over 70 percent by weight of rubber or plastics | Free |
| 5906.91.30 | Knitted or crocheted: other | 2.7% |