Analysis
Subheading 6115.99 covers of other textile materials, within heading 6115. 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 17.2 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 18.8%, applies to 6115.99.14 (containing lace or net).
None of its 4 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 1.6% to 18.8% with a median of 12.25%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 6115.99.14 for containing lace or net (18.8%), 6115.99.19 for of artificial fibers: other (14.6%), 6115.99.40 for containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (1.6%) and 6115.99.90 for of other textile materials: other (832) (9.9%).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6115.99.14 | Containing lace or net | 18.8% |
| 6115.99.19 | Of artificial fibers: other | 14.6% |
| 6115.99.40 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.6% |
| 6115.99.90 | Of other textile materials: other (832) | 9.9% |