Analysis
Subheading 9108.90 covers other, within heading 9108. 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 11 US tariff lines below it are national.
Every one of its 11 tariff lines is duty-free at the general rate, so classification within the subheading affects statistics and Chapter 99 measures rather than the base duty.
10 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.
Its 11 lines start with 9108.90.10 (measuring 33.8 mm or less), 9108.90.20 (having no jewels or only one jewel: other), 9108.90.30 (measuring 33.8 mm or less) and 9108.90.40 (having over one jewel but not over 7 jewels: other); the full list is in the table below.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9108.90.10 | Measuring 33.8 mm or less | 29¢ each |
| 9108.90.20 | Having no jewels or only one jewel: other | 25¢ each |
| 9108.90.30 | Measuring 33.8 mm or less | 57¢ each |
| 9108.90.40 | Having over one jewel but not over 7 jewels: other | 25¢ each |
| 9108.90.50 | Measuring not over 15.2 mm | $2.16 each |
| 9108.90.60 | Measuring over 15.2 mm | $1.80 each |
| 9108.90.70 | Valued over $15 each | 90¢ each |
| 9108.90.80 | Valued not over $15 each | $1.44 each |
| 9108.90.85 | Valued over $15 each | Free |
| 9108.90.90 | Measuring 33.8 mm or less | $1.50 each |
| 9108.90.95 | Having over 17 jewels: other | $1.72 each |