Analysis
Subheading 9029.20 covers speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes, within heading 9029. 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 3 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 9029.20.20 (bicycle speedometers).
The US splits it as follows: 9029.20.20 for bicycle speedometers (6%), 9029.20.40 for speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes: other speedometers and… (duty-free) and 9029.20.60 for speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes: stroboscopes (16¢ each + 2.5%).
1 of the lines carry specific or compound rates (per kilogram, per dozen and so on) rather than a percentage, so their burden depends on the unit value of the goods.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9029.20.20 | Bicycle speedometers | 6% |
| 9029.20.40 | Speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes: other speedometers and tachometers | Free |
| 9029.20.60 | Speedometers and tachometers; stroboscopes: stroboscopes | 16¢ each + 2.5% |