Analysis
Subheading 6217.10 covers accessories, within heading 6217. 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 12.3 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 14.6%, applies to 6217.10.85 (headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles) and 6217.10.95 (other: other).
None of its 3 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 2.3% to 14.6% with a median of 14.6%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 6217.10.10 for containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (2.3%), 6217.10.85 for headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles (14.6%) and 6217.10.95 for other: other (14.6%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (315990). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6217.10.10 | Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 2.3% |
| 6217.10.85 | Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles | 14.6% |
| 6217.10.95 | Other: other | 14.6% |