Analysis
Subheading 6914.90 covers other, within heading 6914. 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.
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 5.6%. The median line pays 2.8%.
The spread of 5.6 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 5.6%, applies to 6914.90.80 (other: other).
The US splits it as follows: 6914.90.41 for ceramic ferrules of alumina or zirconia, not exceeding 3 mm in… (duty-free) and 6914.90.80 for other: other (5.6%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6914.90.41 | Ceramic ferrules of alumina or zirconia, not exceeding 3 mm in diameter or 25 mm in length, having a fiber channel opening and/or ceramic mating sleeves of alumina or zirconia | Free |
| 6914.90.80 | Other: other | 5.6% |