HTS heading 6805 · Chapter 68
HTS 6805: Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a…
HTS heading 6805 covers natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up. It has 4 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (4 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6805.10.00.00 | On a base of woven textile fabric only[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 6805.20.00.00 | On a base of paper or paperboard only[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 6805.30 | On a base of other materials: | ||||
| 6805.30.10.00 | Articles wholly or partly coated with abrasives, in the form of sheets, strips, disks, belts, sleeves or similar forms[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 6805.30.50.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → |
4 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 6805.10.00.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.