Analysis
HTS 6303.12.00 covers of synthetic fibers under heading 6303 (curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in number of items and kilograms.
Goods that qualify under the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, the Israel FTA, and 9 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 11.3%. 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.
Within this group the rate runs from 6.4% to 11.3%. Compared with 6303.19.21 (of other textile materials: other), which pays 6.4%, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 4.9 percentage points.
The general duty rate is 11.3% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 63 (83rd percentile of 98 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $1,130 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 90%, 8.0 times the general rate.
For statistics it divides in two: 6303.12.00.10 for window shades and window blinds (666) and 6303.12.00.90 for other (666). Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6303.19.11 | Of other textile materials: of cotton (369) | 10.3% |
| 6303.19.21 | Of other textile materials: other | 6.4% |
| 6303.91.00 | Other: of cotton | 10.3% |
| 6303.92.10 | Made up from fabrics described in subheading 5407.61.11, 5407.61.21 or 5407.61.91 (666) | 11.3% |
| 6303.92.20 | Of synthetic fibers: other | 11.3% |
| 6303.99.00 | Of other textile materials | 11.3% |