Analysis
HTS 9029.90.20 covers parts and accessories: of taximeters under heading 9029 (revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, odometers, pedometers and the like…).
Within this group the rate runs from duty-free to 6%. Compared with 9029.90.80 (parts and accessories: other), which pays duty-free, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 5.3 percentage points.
The general duty rate is 5.3% of the customs value, which is among the highest the rates in chapter 90 (94th percentile of 296 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $530 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Automotive Products Trade Act, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, and 13 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 5.3%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 85%, 16.0 times the general rate.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9029.90.40 | Of bicycle speedometers | 6% |
| 9029.90.60 | Parts and accessories: of stroboscopes | 3.2% |
| 9029.90.80 | Parts and accessories: other | Free |