Analysis
Subheading 7002.20 covers rods, within heading 7002. 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 6%. The median line pays 3%.
The spread of 6 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 6%, applies to 7002.20.50 (rods: other).
The US splits it as follows: 7002.20.10 for of fused quartz or other fused silica (duty-free) and 7002.20.50 for rods: other (6%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7002.20.10 | Of fused quartz or other fused silica | Free |
| 7002.20.50 | Rods: other | 6% |