Analysis
Heading 6210 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907. It divides into 5 six-digit subheadings and 28 eight-digit tariff lines, with 76 ten-digit statistical suffixes below them.
The spread of 16 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 16%, applies to 6210.10.90 (other: other).
1 of its 28 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (4%) and 27 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 16%. The median line pays 5%.
The largest subheadings are 6210.40 (other men's or boys' garments, 8 lines), 6210.50 (other women's or girls' garments, 8 lines), 6210.10 (of fabrics of heading 5602 or 5603, 4 lines) and 6210.20 (other garments, of the type described in heading…, 4 lines).
Its median rate of 5% sits at the 29th percentile of the headings in chapter 62.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6210.10.20 | Of fabrics formed on a base of paper or covered or lined with paper | 2.8% |
| 6210.10.50 | Nonwoven disposable apparel designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas | Free |
| 6210.10.70 | Disposable briefs and panties designed for one-time use | 8.5% |
| 6210.10.90 | Other: other | 16% |
| 6210.20.30 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.8% |
| 6210.20.50 | Of man-made fibers: other | 7.1% |
| 6210.20.70 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.3% |
| 6210.20.90 | Other: other | 6.2% |
| 6210.30.30 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscure the underlying fabric | 3.8% |
| 6210.30.50 | Of man-made fibers: other | 7.1% |
| 6210.30.70 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.3% |
| 6210.30.90 | Other: other | 6.2% |
| 6210.40.15 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, cover or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.8% |
| 6210.40.25 | Of man-made fibers: other | 7.1% |
| 6210.40.28 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.3% |
| 6210.40.29 | Other: other | 6.2% |
| 6210.40.35 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.8% |
| 6210.40.55 | Of man-made fibers: other | 7.1% |
| 6210.40.75 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.3% |
| 6210.40.80 | Other: other | 6.2% |
| 6210.50.03 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.8% |
| 6210.50.05 | Of man-made fibers: other | 7.1% |
| 6210.50.12 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.3% |
| 6210.50.22 | Other: other | 6.2% |
| 6210.50.35 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.8% |
| 6210.50.55 | Of man-made fibers: other | 7.1% |
| 6210.50.75 | Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric | 3.3% |
| 6210.50.80 | Other: other | 6.2% |