Analysis
Subheading 6204.69 covers of other textile materials, 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 12 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 27.5 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 28.6%, applies to 6204.69.03 (trousers, breeches and shorts: other) and 6204.69.28 (trousers, breeches and shorts: other).
None of its 12 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 1.1% to 28.6% with a median of 10.35%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
Its 12 lines start with 6204.69.01 (bib and brace overalls), 6204.69.02 (containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool…), 6204.69.03 (trousers, breeches and shorts: other) and 6204.69.04 (containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk…); the full list is in the table below.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6204.69.01 | Bib and brace overalls | 13.6% |
| 6204.69.02 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 13.6% |
| 6204.69.03 | Trousers, breeches and shorts: other | 28.6% |
| 6204.69.04 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.1% |
| 6204.69.05 | Of silk or silk waste: other | 7.1% |
| 6204.69.06 | Recreational performance outerwear: other | 2.8% |
| 6204.69.15 | Bib and brace overalls | 13.6% |
| 6204.69.22 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | 13.6% |
| 6204.69.28 | Trousers, breeches and shorts: other | 28.6% |
| 6204.69.45 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 1.1% |
| 6204.69.65 | Of silk or silk waste: other | 7.1% |
| 6204.69.80 | Other: other | 2.8% |