Analysis
HTS 6310.90.20 covers other: other under heading 6310 (used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables, and worn out articles of twine…).
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 14% of the 98 tariff lines in chapter 63 that are also free. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 6310.10.10 (of wool or fine animal hair, duty-free), 6310.10.20 (sorted: other, duty-free) and 6310.90.10 (of wool or fine animal hair, 5.5¢/kg).
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 10% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 10% duty.
All 3 neighbouring lines carry the same duty-free rate, so a borderline choice between them changes the statistics reported, not the duty paid.
The general rate of Free has not changed in any edition of the schedule since Jan 2023.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6310.10.10 | Of wool or fine animal hair | Free |
| 6310.10.20 | Sorted: other | Free |
| 6310.90.10 | Of wool or fine animal hair | 5.5¢/kg |