Analysis
Subheading 6302.99 covers of other textile materials, within heading 6302. 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 8.4 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 8.4%, applies to 6302.99.20 (of other textile materials: other (899)).
1 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (33%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 8.4%. The median line pays 2.7%.
The US splits it as follows: 6302.99.10 for containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (2.7%), 6302.99.15 for of other textile materials: of flax (duty-free) and 6302.99.20 for of other textile materials: other (899) (8.4%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Curtain and Linen Mills (314120). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6302.99.10 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | 2.7% |
| 6302.99.15 | Of other textile materials: of flax | Free |
| 6302.99.20 | Of other textile materials: other (899) | 8.4% |