The tariff classification of nonwoven disposable headgear, and shoe covers from China.
Issued September 11, 1995 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6505.90.8015, 6307.90.9989
Product description
The submitted samples are disposable bouffant caps, a surgeon's cap and shoe covers composed of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric. The bouffant caps resemble a shower cap and the surgeon's cap covers the entire head with a tie at the back. The shoe covers cover the entire shoe and are held in place by means of an elasticized opening.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the nonwoven disposable bouffant caps and the surgeon's cap will be 6505.90.8015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, nonwoven disposable headgear without peaks or visors. The applicable subheading for the disposable shoe covers will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other, other.
Full text
NY 813902 September 11, 1995 CLA-2-65:S:N:N5:353 813902 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.8015, 6307.90.9989 Mr. Raymond Wilkens Expeditors Int'l. of Washington, Inc. 150-10 132nd Ave. Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of nonwoven disposable headgear, and shoe covers from China. Dear Mr. Wilkens: In your letter dated August 22, 1995, on behalf of Pepsico World Trading Co., Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are disposable bouffant caps, a surgeon's cap and shoe covers composed of nonwoven spun bonded polypropylene fabric. The bouffant caps resemble a shower cap and the surgeon's cap covers the entire head with a tie at the back. The shoe covers cover the entire shoe and are held in place by means of an elasticized opening. The applicable subheading for the nonwoven disposable bouffant caps and the surgeon's cap will be 6505.90.8015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, nonwoven disposable headgear without peaks or visors. The rate of duty will be 21.7 cents/kg + 7.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the disposable shoe covers will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other, other. The rate of duty will 7 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport
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