Analysis
Subheading 6116.99 covers of other textile materials, within heading 6116. 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 6 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 18.8 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 18.8%, applies to 6116.99.48 (without fourchettes (631)) and 6116.99.54 (with fourchettes (631)).
2 of its 6 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (33%) and 4 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 18.8%. The median line pays 3.3%.
The US splits it as follows: 6116.99.20 for ice hockey gloves and field hockey gloves (duty-free), 6116.99.35 for of artificial fibers: other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the fore… (2.8%), 6116.99.48 for without fourchettes (631) (18.8%), 6116.99.54 for with fourchettes (631) (18.8%), 6116.99.75 for containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (duty-free) and 6116.99.95 for of other textile materials: other (3.8%).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6116.99.20 | Ice hockey gloves and field hockey gloves | Free |
| 6116.99.35 | Of artificial fibers: other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the fore going specially designed for use in sports, including ski and snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts | 2.8% |
| 6116.99.48 | Without fourchettes (631) | 18.8% |
| 6116.99.54 | With fourchettes (631) | 18.8% |
| 6116.99.75 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free |
| 6116.99.95 | Of other textile materials: other | 3.8% |