Analysis
Heading 6603 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers parts, trimmings and accessories of articles of heading 6601 or 6602. It divides into 2 six-digit subheadings and 4 eight-digit tariff lines, with 4 ten-digit statistical suffixes below them.
The spread of 12 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 12%, applies to 6603.20.90 (umbrella frames, including frames mounted on…).
2 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 12%. The median line pays 2.6%.
The largest subheadings are 6603.20 (umbrella frames, including frames mounted on…, 2 lines) and 6603.90 (other, 2 lines).
Its median rate of 2.6% sits at the 38th percentile of the headings in chapter 66.
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199) and All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6603.20.30 | For hand-held umbrellas chiefly used for protection against rain | Free |
| 6603.20.90 | Umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks): other | 12% |
| 6603.90.41 | Umbrella handles, knobs, tips and caps | Free |
| 6603.90.81 | Other: other | 5.2% |