Analysis
Subheading 6209.30 covers of synthetic fibers, within heading 6209. 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 3 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 12.6 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 28.6%, applies to 6209.30.20 (trousers, breeches and shorts, except those…).
None of its 3 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 16% to 28.6% with a median of 22%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 6209.30.10 for blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) (22%), 6209.30.20 for trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets… (28.6%) and 6209.30.30 for of synthetic fibers: other (16%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6209.30.10 | Blouses and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) | 22% |
| 6209.30.20 | Trousers, breeches and shorts, except those imported as parts of sets (239) | 28.6% |
| 6209.30.30 | Of synthetic fibers: other | 16% |