Analysis
Subheading 6203.49 covers of other textile materials, within heading 6203. 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 9 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 27.9 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 27.9%, applies to 6203.49.05 (trousers, breeches and shorts) and 6203.49.50 (trousers, breeches and shorts: other).
2 of its 9 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (22%) and 7 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 27.9%. The median line pays 8.5%.
Its 9 lines start with 6203.49.01 (bib and brace overalls), 6203.49.05 (trousers, breeches and shorts), 6203.49.07 (containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk…) and 6203.49.09 (of other textile materials: other); the full list is in the table below.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6203.49.01 | Bib and brace overalls | 8.5% |
| 6203.49.05 | Trousers, breeches and shorts | 27.9% |
| 6203.49.07 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free |
| 6203.49.09 | Of other textile materials: other | 2.8% |
| 6203.49.25 | Bib and brace overalls | 8.5% |
| 6203.49.35 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products | 12.2% |
| 6203.49.50 | Trousers, breeches and shorts: other | 27.9% |
| 6203.49.60 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free |
| 6203.49.90 | Other: other | 2.8% |