Broker Power's List of 2011 Apparel Duty Rates (Part I - Cotton or MMF Woven)
Broker Power has listed the 2011 "General" Column 1 rates of duty for certain cotton and man-made fiber woven apparel, and their associated categories. (The “Special” Column 1 rates of duty (e.g. under the Australia or Morocco FTA, etc.) are not included.)
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The following is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of "General" Column 1 duty rates for cotton or MMF woven apparel, nor is it a classification guide. Please read all of the footnotes and disclaimers at the end of this notice.
| 237 | Women’s/Girls’/Boys’ Cotton Washsuits, Sunsuits, One-Piece Playsuits and Similar Apparel | 8.1% |
| 237 | Women’s/Girls’/Boys’ MMF Washsuits, Sunsuits, One-Piece Playsuits and Similar Apparel | 16% |
| 239 | Babies Cotton Dresses | 11.8% |
| 239 | Babies Cotton Blouses and Shirts (Except Parts of Sets) | 14.9% |
| 239 | Babies Cotton Pants and Shorts (Except Parts of Sets) | 14.9% |
| 239 | Babies Cotton Other (Sunsuits, Washsuits, Sets, Parts of Sets, Diapers, Etc.) | 9.3% |
| 239 | Babies Synthetic MMF Blouses and Shirts (Except Parts of Sets) | 22% |
| 239 | Babies Synthetic MMF Pants and Shorts (Except Parts of Sets) | 28.6% |
| 239 | Babies Synthetic MMF Other (Sunsuits, Washsuits, Sets, Parts of Sets, Etc.) | 16% |
| 239 | Babies Artificial MMF Blouses and Shirts (Except Parts of Sets) | 22% |
| 239 | Babies Artificial MMF Pants and Shorts (Except Parts of Sets) | 14.9% |
| 239 | Babies Artificial MMF Other (Sunsuits, Blanket Sleepers, Sets, Parts of Sets, Etc.) | 14.9% |
| 333 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers Containing 36% or More by Weight of Flax Fibers | 2.8% |
| 333 | Other Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 9.4% |
| 333 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Jackets, Imported as Parts of Suits | 13.2% |
| 334 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Overcoats | 9.4% |
| 334 | Other Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Anoraks | 9.4% |
| 334 | Water Resistant Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Anoraks | 6.2% |
| 334 | Men’s and Boys’ Anorak-Style Cotton Padded Sleeveless Jackets, with Attachments for Sleeves | 9.4% |
| 335 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Overcoats | 8.9% |
| 335 | Water Resistant Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Anoraks | 6.2% |
| 335 | Other Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Anoraks | 8.9% |
| 335 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers Containing 36% or More by Weight of Flax Fibers | 2.8% |
| 335 | Other Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 9.4% |
| 335 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Jackets, Imported as Parts of Suits | 14.9% |
| 335 | Women’s and Girls’ Anorak-Style Cotton Padded Sleeveless Jackets, with Attachments for Sleeves | 8.9% |
| 336 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Dresses Containing 36% or More by Weight of Flax Fibers | 5.5% |
| 336 | Other Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Dresses | 8.4% |
| 340 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Shirts | 19.7% |
| 341 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Shirts and Blouses Containing 36% or More by Weight of Flax Fibers | 3.5% |
| 341 | Other Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Shirts and Blouses | 15.4% |
| 342 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Skirts | 8.2% |
| 342 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Skirts, Imported as Parts of Suits | 14.9 % |
| 347 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Pants and Shorts | 16.6% |
| 347 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Pants and Shorts, Imported as Parts of Suits | 13.2% |
| 348 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Pants and Shorts | 16.6% |
| 348 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Pants and Shorts, Imported as Parts of Suits | 14.9% |
| 350 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Bathrobes and Similar Articles | 8.4% |
| 350 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Bathrobes, Etc. | 7.5% |
| 351 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Nightshirts and Pajamas | 8.9% |
| 351 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Sleepwear, Other than Nightshirts and Pajamas | 6.1% |
| 351 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Nightdresses and Pajamas | 8.9% |
| 352 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Underpants and Briefs | 6.1% |
| 352 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Singlets and Other Undershirts | 6.1% |
| 352 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Slips and Petticoats | 11.2% |
| 352 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Singlets and Other Undershirts, Briefs, Panties, Etc. | 11.2% |
| 353 | Men’s and Boys’ Cotton Down Overcoats and Anoraks | 4.4% |
| 354 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Down Overcoats and Anoraks | 4.4% |
| 359 | Women’s and Girls’ Cotton Jumpers | 8.1% |
| 359 | Men’s and Boys’ Anorak-Style Cotton Padded Sleeveless Jackets (Without Attachments for Sleeves) | 9.4% |
| 359 | Women’s and Girls’ Anorak-Style Cotton Padded Sleeveless Jackets (Without Attachments for Sleeves) | 8.9% |
| 359 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ Cotton Vests | 8.1 % |
| 359 | Men’s and Boy’s Cotton Waistcoats, Imported as Parts of Suits | 13.2% |
| 359 | Women’s and Girls' Cotton Waistcoats, Imported as Parts of Suits | 14.9% |
| 633 | Men’s and Boys’ Synthetic/Artificial MMF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 27.3 % |
| 634 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Overcoats | 27.7% |
| 634 | Water Resistant Men’s and Boys’ MMF Anoraks | 7.1% |
| 634 | Other Men’s and Boys’ MMF Anoraks | 27.7% |
| 634 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Anorak-Style Padded Sleeveless Jackets with Attachments for Sleeves | 14.9% |
| 635 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Overcoats | 27.7% |
| 635 | Water Resistant Women’s and Girls’ MMF Anoraks | 7.1% |
| 635 | Other Women’s and Girls’ MMF Anoraks | 27.7% |
| 635 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Anorak-Style Padded Sleeveless Jackets with Attachments for Sleeves | 14.9% |
| 635 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic MMF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers Containing 36% or More by Weight of Flax Fibers | 2.8% |
| 635 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic MMF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers Containing 30% or More by Weight of Silk | 7.1% |
| 635 | Other Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic MMF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 27.3% |
| 635 | Women’s and Girls’ Artificial MMF Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 27.3% |
| 636 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic MMF Dresses Containing 30% or More by Weight of Silk | 7.1% |
| 636 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic/Artificial MMF Dresses | 16% |
| 640 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Shirts | 29.1 cents/kg + 25.9% |
| 641 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Shirts and Blouses Containing 30% or More by Weight of Silk | 4% |
| 641 | Other Women’s and Girls’ MMF Shirts and Blouses | 26.9% |
| 642 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic/Artificial MMF Skirts | 16% |
| 643 | Men’s and Boys’ Synthetic MMF Suits | 27.3% |
| 643 | Men’s and Boys’ Artificial MMF Suits | 14.9% |
| 644 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic/Artificial MMF Suits | 35.3 cents/kg + 25.9% |
| 647 | Water Resistant Men’s and Boys’ Synthetic MMF Pants | 7.1% |
| 647 | Other Men’s and Boys’ Synthetic MMF Pants and Shorts | 27.9% |
| 647 | Men’s and Boys’ Artificial MMF Pants and Shorts | 27.9% |
| 648 | Water Resistant Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic MMF Pants and Shorts | 7.1% |
| 648 | Women’s and Girls’ Synthetic/Artificial MMF Pants and Shorts | 28.6% |
| 650 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Bathrobes, Etc. | 14.9% |
| 650 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Bathrobes, Etc. | 16% |
| 651 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Nightshirts and Pajamas | 16% |
| 651 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Sleepwear, Other than Nightshirts and Pajamas | 10.5% |
| 651 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Nightdresses and Pajamas | 16% |
| 652 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Underpants and Briefs | 10.5% |
| 652 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Singlets and Other Undershirts | 10.5% |
| 652 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Slips and Petticoats | 14.9% |
| 652 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Singlets and Other Undershirts, Briefs, Panties, Etc. | 16% |
| 653 | Men’s and Boys’ MMF Down Overcoats and Anoraks | 4.4% |
| 654 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Down Overcoats and Anoraks | 4.4% |
| 659 | Women’s and Girls’ MMF Jumpers | 16% |
| 659 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ MMF Vests | 16% |
| 659 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ MMF Anorak Style Padded Sleeveless Jackets, Other than with Attachments for Sleeves | 14.9% |
Notes and Disclaimers for Woven Apparel List
For the purposes of BP's listing, the term:
- Overcoats includes carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar coats (including padded sleeveless jackets).
- Anoraks includes ski jackets, wind-breakers and similar articles.
- Synthetic MMF includes polyester, acrylic, and nylon.
- Artificial MMF includes rayon and tencel.
Duty rates for additional apparel items:
- Men’s and boys’ shirts in Cat 340 or 640 that are excluded from HTS 6205 have duty rates of 8.1% and 16% respectively.
- Similarly, women’s and girls’ blouses, shirts, shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, in Cat 341 or 641 that are excluded from HTS 6206 have duty rates of 8.1% and 16% respectively.
- Men’s and boys’ jackets and jacket-type garments in 334 or 634 that are excluded from HTS 6201 have duty rates of 8.1% and 16%, respectively.
- Women’s and girls’ jackets and jacket-type garments in 335 or 635 that are excluded from HTS 6202 have duty rates of 8.1% and 16%, respectively.
In addition, clients should note that this listing excludes the "General" duty rates for (partial list):
- certified handloomed and folklore woven apparel;
- the basket categories 359 and 659, other than jumpers, vests imported separately, and padded sleeveless jackets, other than with attachments for sleeves (for example, swimwear and overalls, among others, are excluded);
- overalls in category 237;
- category 237 when “imported as parts”;
- articles imported as parts of ensembles, or imported as accessories (e.g. scarves, ties, gloves) or as apparel or accessory parts;
- garments "subject to restraints;"
- brassieres, garters and similar apparel, whether knit or woven, in cats 349 and 649, ski-suits and tracksuits in Cats 334, 335, 347, 348, 634, 635, 647, and 648, and garments in Cats 334, 335, 634, 635, 347, 348, 647, or 648, made up of fabrics of Heading 5602 (Felt), 5603 (Nonwovens), 5903 (Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Covered, or Laminated with Plastics), 5906 (Rubberized Textile Fabrics) or 5907 (Other Textile Fabrics Impregnated, Coated, Covered, Etc.) that are classified in HTS 6210.
This listing for woven 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 future issues of ITT for additional 2011 duty rates:
| Part II | Wool woven apparel |
| Part III | Silk blend/non-cotton vegetable fiber woven apparel |
| Part IV | Silk woven apparel |
| Part V | Cotton/MMF knit/crocheted apparel |
| Part VI | Wool knit/crocheted apparel |
| Part VII | Silk blend/non-cotton vegetable fiber knit/crocheted apparel |
| Part VIII | Silk knit/crocheted apparel |
BP Note
According 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.