Analysis
Subheading 8714.99 covers other, within heading 8714. 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 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 10 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 10%, applies to 8714.99.80 (other: other).
3 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (75%) and 1 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 10%. The median line pays duty-free.
The US splits it as follows: 8714.99.10 for click twist grips and click stick levers (duty-free), 8714.99.50 for derailleurs and parts thereof (duty-free), 8714.99.60 for trigger and twist grip controls for three speed hubs, and parts… (duty-free) and 8714.99.80 for other: other (10%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8714.99.10 | Click twist grips and click stick levers | Free |
| 8714.99.50 | Derailleurs and parts thereof | Free |
| 8714.99.60 | Trigger and twist grip controls for three speed hubs, and parts thereof; bicycle handlebar stems wholly of aluminum alloy (including their hardware of any material), valued over $2.15 each; and bicycle handlebar stem rotor assemblies | Free |
| 8714.99.80 | Other: other | 10% |