HS 610429 Of other textile materials

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What products does HS 610429 cover?

This subheading covers women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts, knitted or crocheted, made from textile materials other than cotton, man-made fibres, or wool/fine animal hair. According to the WCO Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and definitions found in official tariff schedules like the USITC HTS and EU TARIC, this category is for garments constructed from materials such as silk, linen, ramie, or other vegetable fibres, or blends thereof, when not primarily composed of the excluded fibre types. The key is the knitted or crocheted construction and the absence of the predominant fibres listed in preceding subheadings.

What falls outside HS 610429?

The following products are excluded from HS 610429: knitted or crocheted suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts made primarily of cotton (6104.11-6104.19), man-made fibres (6104.22), or wool or fine animal hair (6104.21). Also excluded are woven garments of these types, which fall under Chapter 62. For instance, a woven linen suit would be classified elsewhere, not under this knitted garment subheading. Garments for men or boys are also excluded, as are accessories or single garments not forming part of a suit or ensemble as defined by Chapter 61 Notes.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 610429?

A common error is misidentifying the primary textile material. General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) for mixtures states that goods are classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character. Importers may incorrectly classify a garment made of a silk-linen blend under HS 610429 if they do not ascertain which fibre, silk or linen, constitutes the predominant component by weight or provides the essential character. Another mistake is confusing knitted/crocheted items (Chapter 61) with woven items (Chapter 62), leading to misclassification under the wrong chapter entirely.

How should importers classify products under HS 610429?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 610429 involves a systematic approach. First, confirm the garment is knitted or crocheted. Second, identify all textile fibres present in the garment. Third, determine the predominant fibre by weight, or the fibre that imparts the essential character if no single fibre predominates. Fourth, consult the WCO HS Nomenclature and relevant national tariff schedules (e.g., USITC HTS, EU TARIC) to ensure the garment's construction and material composition align with the scope of subheading 610429, specifically that it is not primarily composed of cotton, man-made fibres, or wool/fine animal hair.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 610429?

A women's knitted silk jacket weighing 0.5 kg and declared at a customs value of $200 USD would attract a US duty of $20.00. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 10% ad valorem, applied to the declared customs value. The calculation is: 10% of $200 USD = $20.00. This rate is published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under subheading 6104.29.2000 for silk garments, assuming no other specific provisions apply.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 610429?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 610429, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can provide for Free (0%) duty rates for qualifying goods originating from Canada or Mexico. Additionally, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) may offer reduced or Free duty rates for eligible goods from designated developing countries. To claim these preferences, importers typically require a self-certified origin statement for USMCA or a GSP Form A for GSP benefits, depending on the specific agreement and jurisdiction.

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