Analysis
Subheading 6104.13 covers of synthetic fibers, within heading 6104. 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.
The spread of 14.9 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 14.9%, applies to 6104.13.20 (of synthetic fibers: other (644)).
1 of its 2 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 14.9%. The median line pays 7.45%.
The US splits it as follows: 6104.13.10 for containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair… (duty-free) and 6104.13.20 for of synthetic fibers: other (644) (14.9%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6104.13.10 | Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (444) | Free |
| 6104.13.20 | Of synthetic fibers: other (644) | 14.9% |