Analysis
Subheading 6204.63 covers of synthetic fibers, within heading 6204. 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 13 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 28.6 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 28.6%, applies to 6204.63.11 (other: other) and 6204.63.90 (other: other).
2 of its 13 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (15%) and 11 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 28.6%. The median line pays 11.3%.
Its 13 lines start with 6204.63.01 (containing 15 percent or more by weight of down…), 6204.63.02 (bib and brace overalls: water resistant), 6204.63.03 (bib and brace overalls: other) and 6204.63.08 (containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool…); the full list is in the table below.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6204.63.01 | Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down | Free |
| 6204.63.02 | Bib and brace overalls: water resistant | 7.1% |
| 6204.63.03 | Bib and brace overalls: other | 14.9% |
| 6204.63.08 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 13.6% |
| 6204.63.09 | Water resistant trousers or breeches | 7.1% |
| 6204.63.11 | Other: other | 28.6% |
| 6204.63.50 | Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down | Free |
| 6204.63.55 | Water resistant (659) | 7.1% |
| 6204.63.60 | Bib and brace overalls: other | 14.9% |
| 6204.63.65 | Certified hand-loomed and folklore products (648) | 11.3% |
| 6204.63.70 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 13.6% |
| 6204.63.75 | Water resistant trousers or breeches (648) | 7.1% |
| 6204.63.90 | Other: other | 28.6% |