Analysis
Subheading 6603.20 covers umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks), within heading 6603. 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 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
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…).
1 of its 2 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 12%. The median line pays 6%.
The US splits it as follows: 6603.20.30 for for hand-held umbrellas chiefly used for protection against rain (duty-free) and 6603.20.90 for umbrella frames, including frames mounted on shafts (sticks): other (12%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999). 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% |