HTS tariff line · chapter 62
6210.10.20
Of fabrics formed on a base of paper or covered or lined with paper
Analysis
HTS 6210.10.20 covers of fabrics formed on a base of paper or covered or lined with paper under heading 6210 (garments, made up of fabrics of heading 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907).
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 16%. The costliest confusion would be with 6210.10.90 (other: other) at 16%, a difference of 13.2 points on the customs value.
The general duty rate is 2.8% of the customs value, which is at the low end of the rates in chapter 62 (16th percentile of 352 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $280 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 2.8%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 26.5%, 9.5 times the general rate.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |