| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6304910120 | Doc | 43.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304910140 | Doc | 43.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304920000 | Doc | 36.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6304930000 | Doc | 39.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5809000000 | Doc | 69.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5801902090 | Doc | 57.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9403995080 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Okay, let's break down the HS codes provided for your "SOFA COVER (BROWN)" declaration. I'll explain each code, its meaning, and potential implications for your import.
Understanding HS Codes – A Quick Primer
HS codes (Harmonized System codes) are internationally standardized codes used to classify traded products. They determine your import duties and taxes. The first 6 digits are generally standardized globally, while the last digits can vary by country.
Here's a breakdown of each code you've received:
1. 6304.91.01.20 – Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: Other: Knitted or crocheted Of cotton (369)
- 63: Textile articles not elsewhere specified or included. This broadly covers many textile products.
- 04: Made-up articles, such as table cloths, napkins, bed-linen, bath, kitchen or toilet linen.
- 91: Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404. This narrows it down to furnishings not specifically furniture.
- 01: Other
- 20: Knitted or crocheted
- Tax: 43.3% (Base Tariff: 5.8%, Additional Tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: This code is suitable if your sofa cover is knitted or crocheted and made of cotton.
2. 6304.91.01.40 – Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: Other: Knitted or crocheted Of man-made fibers (666)
- 63-91-01: Same as above.
- 40: Knitted or crocheted of man-made fibers.
- Tax: 43.3% (Base Tariff: 5.8%, Additional Tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: Use this code if your cover is knitted or crocheted and made of materials like polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.
3. 6304.92.00.00 – Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: Other: Not knitted or crocheted, of cotton (369)
- 63-91: Same as above.
- 92: Not knitted or crocheted.
- 00: Of cotton.
- Tax: 36.3% (Base Tariff: 6.3%, Additional Tariff: 0.0%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: This is for woven (not knitted/crocheted) sofa covers made of cotton.
4. 6304.93.00.00 – Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 9404: Other: Not knitted or crocheted, of synthetic fibers (666)
- 63-91: Same as above.
- 93: Not knitted or crocheted.
- 00: Of synthetic fibers.
- Tax: 39.3% (Base Tariff: 9.3%, Additional Tariff: 0.0%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: Use this for woven sofa covers made of synthetic materials.
5. 5809.00.00.00 – Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metalized yarn of heading 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes, not elsewhere specified or included (229)
- 58: Textile fabrics.
- 09: Woven fabrics of metal thread.
- 00: Not elsewhere specified or included.
- Tax: 69.9% (Base Tariff: 14.9%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: This is for sofa covers made of metal thread or metalized yarn. This code has a significantly higher tax rate.
6. 5801.90.20.90 – Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806: Of other textile materials: Other Other (810)
- 58: Textile fabrics.
- 01: Woven pile fabrics.
- 90: Of other textile materials.
- 20: Other
- 90: Other
- Tax: 57.7% (Base Tariff: 2.7%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: This is for woven pile fabrics (like velvet) or chenille fabrics.
7. 9403.99.50.80 – Other furniture and parts thereof: Parts: Other: Of textile material, except cotton Other
- 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar articles; lamps, lighting fittings, etc.
- 03: Other furniture.
- 99: Parts.
- 50: Of textile material.
- 80: Other
- Tax: 55.0% (Base Tariff: 0.0%, Additional Tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2: 30%)
- Implication: This code is for parts of furniture made of textile material, excluding cotton.
Recommendations & Important Notes:
- Material is Key: The most important factor in choosing the correct HS code is the exact material composition of your sofa cover. Provide a material breakdown (e.g., 80% polyester, 20% cotton) to your customs broker.
- Weave/Construction: Is it knitted, crocheted, woven, pile fabric, etc.?
- Post-2025.4.2 Tariffs: Be aware of the significant tariff increases coming into effect after April 2, 2025.
- Certificates: Depending on the material and country of origin, you might need certificates of origin or material composition.
- Consult a Broker: I strongly recommend working with a licensed customs broker in your country. They can provide definitive classification and ensure compliance with all import regulations.
- Accuracy is Crucial: Incorrect classification can lead to delays, penalties, and unexpected costs.
To help me narrow down the best HS code for your sofa cover, could you please tell me:
- What is the primary material composition of the cover? (e.g., 100% cotton, 80% polyester/20% cotton, 100% acrylic, etc.)
- How is the cover constructed? (Knitted, crocheted, woven, pile fabric, etc.)