HS 610210 Of wool or fine animal hair

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What products does HS 610210 cover?

This subheading covers women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of wool or of fine animal hair. According to the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, "fine animal hair" typically refers to cashmere, angora, alpaca, vicuña, camel, and yak hair. The USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the EU's TARIC system align with this definition, focusing on the material composition as the primary classification determinant for these outerwear items.

What falls outside HS 610210?

The following products are excluded from HS 610210: garments made from other fibers such as cotton, synthetic, or artificial fibers, even if blended with wool or fine animal hair in minor proportions that do not impart the essential character. Also excluded are knitted or crocheted garments not intended as outerwear, such as sweaters or cardigans (typically classified under 6110), and non-knitted or non-crocheted outerwear (classified under Chapter 62). For instance, a wool overcoat made by weaving, not knitting, would fall under 6202.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 610210?

A common error is misinterpreting the "knitted or crocheted" requirement. If an overcoat is constructed using weaving techniques rather than knitting or crocheting, it would not be classified under heading 6102, but rather under heading 6202 for woven outerwear. Another mistake can be incorrectly identifying the primary fiber content; if the garment is predominantly made of synthetic fibers with only a small percentage of wool or fine animal hair, it may be classified elsewhere based on General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) or 3(c) if the wool/fine animal hair does not confer the essential character.

How should importers classify products under HS 610210?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 610210 involves a multi-step process. Importers and customs brokers must first determine if the garment is knitted or crocheted. Secondly, they must verify that the garment is outerwear, such as an overcoat or anorak. Crucially, they must confirm that the primary fiber content is wool or fine animal hair, as defined by the WCO. Reviewing the product's fiber composition label and consulting official tariff schedules like the USITC HTS or EU TARIC is essential for accurate classification.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 610210?

A women's cashmere overcoat weighing 1.5 kg and declared at a customs value of $500 USD would attract a US duty of $100.00. This is calculated using the MFN duty rate of 6.5% ad valorem for HS 6102.10.10 (Women's or girls' overcoats, etc., of cashmere) published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule: 6.5% of $500 USD = $32.50. However, if the overcoat were subject to a specific duty, for example, $6.67 per kg, the calculation would be $6.67/kg * 1.5 kg = $10.00. For this example, we will use the ad valorem rate: $500 USD * 0.065 = $32.50. (Note: This example uses a hypothetical ad valorem rate for illustrative purposes; actual rates vary by specific product and jurisdiction.)

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 610210?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 610210, 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. The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement also offers preferential rates, potentially Free, for qualifying goods originating from the EU or UK. Documentation required typically includes a self-certified origin statement for USMCA and an EUR.1 movement certificate or origin declaration for EU/UK preferences, depending on the specific jurisdiction and value.

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