HTS subheading · chapter 60
6002.40
Containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread
Analysis
Subheading 6002.40 covers containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread, within heading 6002. 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 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 2 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 8% to 8.8% with a median of 8.4%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 6002.40.40 for containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not… (8.8%) and 6002.40.80 for containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not… (8%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Knit Fabric Mills (313240). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6002.40.40 | Containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread: of cotton (222) | 8.8% |
| 6002.40.80 | Containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread: other | 8% |