HS 510529 Other

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What products does HS 510529 cover?

This subheading covers "other" wool and fine animal hair, not carded or combed, that does not fall under the preceding subheadings of HS 5105. According to the WCO Harmonized System Nomenclature, this category is for wool or fine animal hair that has undergone some processing but has not reached the stage of being carded or combed, and is not specifically enumerated elsewhere within heading 5105. For instance, it may include wool or hair that has been scoured, washed, or even slightly processed but lacks the parallel alignment characteristic of carded or combed fibers.

What falls outside HS 510529?

The following products are excluded from HS 510529: wool or fine animal hair that is carded or combed (classified under HS 5105.10 and 5105.21), as well as raw wool or fine animal hair (typically classified under HS 5101 or 5102). Products that have undergone further manufacturing processes, such as spinning into yarn or felting, are also excluded and would be classified in subsequent chapters of the HS. For example, scoured but uncarded wool is within scope, but spun wool yarn is not.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 510529?

A common error is misinterpreting the degree of processing. Importers may incorrectly classify wool or fine animal hair that has already been carded or combed under this "other" subheading. According to General Interpretative Rule 1 and Rule 6 of the Harmonized System, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and subheadings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. If a product meets the criteria for a more specific subheading, such as carded wool (HS 5105.21), it cannot be classified under a residual "other" category like 510529.

How should importers classify products under HS 510529?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 510529 involves a thorough examination of the material's processing stage. Importers and customs brokers must verify that the wool or fine animal hair is not carded or combed, and that it is not raw material or a more advanced product like yarn. Consulting the official tariff schedule of the importing country, such as the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) or the EU's TARIC database, and reviewing the explanatory notes for heading 5105 is crucial for accurate determination.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 510529?

A shipment of 1,000 kilograms of scoured, uncarded sheep's wool, declared at a customs value of $5,000 USD, would attract a US duty of $175.00. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 1.75% ad valorem, applied to the declared value ($5,000 USD × 0.0175 = $87.50), and potentially a specific duty if applicable, but for this example, we will assume only ad valorem. If a specific duty per kilogram were applicable, the calculation would differ. This is calculated using the MFN rate published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 510529?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 510529, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can result in a duty rate of Free for qualifying goods originating from Canada or Mexico. Additionally, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) may offer duty-free entry for qualifying goods from certain developing countries, such as India. To claim these preferences, importers typically require a self-certified origin statement for USMCA or a GSP Form A for GSP beneficiaries, depending on the specific requirements of the importing country's customs authority.

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