Features of Imports of Textile Fibers and Fabrics: Mirror Statistics and Risks of Misclassification
The incorrect classification of the textile fabrics of HS chapters 54 and 55 is caused by the desire to escape the higher duty rate. As regards to wool fabrics of highest quality, business is reluctant to classify goods in subheadings of expensive fabrics. Significant discrepancies in mirror statistics for cotton are due to difficulties in distinguishing between 5201, 5202 and 5203. The classification of raw cotton as waste may be caused by a compromise between business and customs.