Broker Power's List of 2011 Apparel Duty Rates (Part VII - Silk Blend/Non-Cotton Vegetable Fiber Knit)
Broker Power has listed the 2011 "General" Column 1 rates of duty for certain knit apparel that is subject to a silk blend (SB) and/or a non-cotton vegetable fiber (NCVF) category number (833-859). The “Special” Column 1 rates of duty (e.g. under the NAFTA or DR-CAFTA, etc.) are not included.)
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(Readers should also note that depending on the HTS heading, certain apparel in chief weight of SB or NCVF but also containing cotton, wool and/or manmade fiber, may be “subject to restraints” and require a cotton, wool or manmade fiber category number instead of an 8XX category number. In addition, this guide does not pertain to 70% or more silk woven apparel. Such 70% or more silk woven apparel takes a 7XX category number.)
The following is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of "General" Column 1 duty rates for SB/NCVF knit apparel, nor is it a classification guide. Please read all of the footnotes and disclaimers at the end of this notice.
| 833 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 5.6% |
| 834 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Overcoats and Anoraks | 5.7% |
| 835 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Overcoats and Anoraks | 5.7% |
| 835 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | Free |
| 836 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Dresses | 5.6% |
| 838 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Shirts | 5.6% |
| 838 | Women’s and Girls’ SB Shirts and Blouses | 5.6% |
| 838 | Women’s and Girls’ NCVF Shirts and Blouses | 4.7% |
| 838 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ SB/NCVF T-Shirts, Singlets, Tank Tops, Etc. | 16% |
| 838 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ SB/NCVF Pullovers, Sweatshirts, Etc. | 6% |
| 838 | Other SB/NCVF Tops | 5.6% |
| 839 | Babies’ SB/NCVF Garments | 5.6% |
| 842 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Skirts | 5.6% |
| 843 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Suits | 5.6% |
| 844 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Suits | 5.6% |
| 845 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ NCVF Sweaters | 6% |
| 846 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ SB Sweaters | 6% |
| 847 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ SB/NCVF Pants and Shorts | 5.6% |
| 850 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns, and Similar Articles | 4.8% |
| 850 | Women’s and Girl’s SB/NCVF Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns, and Similar Articles | 3.8% |
| 851 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Nightshirts and Pajamas | 5.6% |
| 851 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Nightdresses and Pajamas | 3.8% |
| 852 | Men’s and Boys’ SB/NCVF Underpants and Briefs | 5.6% |
| 852 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Slips and Petticoats | 6.6% |
| 852 | Women’s and Girls’ SB/NCVF Briefs and Panties | 13.3% |
| 859 | SB/NCVF Jumpers | 5.6% |
| 859 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ SB/NCVF Vests, Other than Sweater Vests | 6% |
| 859 | Sunsuits, Washsuits, and Similar Apparel | 5.6% |
Notes and Disclaimer for SB/NCVF Apparel List
For the purposes of BP's listing, the term:
- Silk blend refers to apparel in chief weight silk, but less than 70% silk.
- Non-cotton vegetable fiber refers to apparel in chief weight linen, ramie, etc.
- Knit includes knit or crocheted.
- Overcoats includes carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar apparel.
- Anoraks includes ski-jackets, wind-breakers, and similar apparel.
In addition, clients should note that this listing excludes the "General" duty rates for (partial list):
- overalls, coveralls, swimwear, pantyhose, and certain other apparel items in Cat 859;
- hosiery in Cat 832;
- articles imported as parts of ensembles, or imported as accessories (e.g., scarves, ties, gloves) or as apparel or accessory parts;
- ski-suits and tracksuits (or articles imported as parts of ski-suits or tracksuits) in Cats 834, 835, 838, 847, and 859; and
- garments made up of fabrics of HTS 5903, 5906, or 5907.
This listing for knit apparel shouldnot be used as a classification guide. Classification of an apparel item should be done by examining the HTS, Explanatory Notes and/or earlier rulings and/or by making a binding ruling request. In addition, an expert knowledgeable in the classification field can be helpful in this endeavor.
(See ITT’s Online Archives or 01/06/1, 01/07/11, 01/10/11, 01/11/11, 01/12/11, and 01/13/11 news, 11010621, 11010708, 11011030, 11011119, 11011213, and 11011318, for Parts I-VI on cotton/MMF woven, wool woven, silk blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber woven, silk woven, cotton/MMF knit, and wool knit apparel.)
See future issue for Part VIII on 70% or more silk knit/crocheted apparel.
BP NoteAccording to International Trade Commission sources, the last Uruguay Round duty rate reductions took effect on January 1, 2004 and have been fully phased in. As a result, the duty rates for Chapters 61 and 62 (knit and woven apparel) have largely remained the same in recent years.