The tariff classification of a back support belt from Taiwan
Issued December 9, 1993 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6307.90.9986
Headings: 6307
Product description
A 5 11/16 inch long hook and loop fabric is sewn to one end and the other end has a brush knit fabric and is used to secure the belt. It has an open pocket which contains a foam plastic disc.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the back support belt will be 6307.90.9986, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles.
Full text
NY 892832 December 9, 1993 CLA-2-63:S:N:N6:345 892832 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9986 Mr. Arthur Stein ETA Import & Export Ltd. 1 Cross Island Plaza, 3rd Floor Jamaica, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a back support belt from Taiwan Dear Mr. Stein: In your letter, received in this office on December 3, 1993, on behalf of E. Mishan & Sons, New York, New York, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted is a back support belt, article number 2703-2706, made of elastic knit fabric. A 5 11/16 inch long hook and loop fabric is sewn to one end and the other end has a brush knit fabric and is used to secure the belt. It has an open pocket which contains a foam plastic disc. The applicable subheading for the back support belt will be 6307.90.9986, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other: Other, other. The rate of duty will be 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
More rulings on the same tariff codes
Classification and country of origin determination for shells of personal floatation devices (lifevests); 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift
Reconsideration of NY C82989, 889234, 889235, 889233, 889574, B81305, 807029, 831954 and 830345
The tariff classification of toy vehicles, swim goggles and a swim sweater from China
Reconsideration of HRL 955010; Lumbarjack; headings 6307, 8708 and 9021; ENs to heading 9021; orthopedic device; automobile accessory
Classification of a sleeping bag liner; HRL 954416; Heading 6307
Eligibility of baby transport system from Jamaica for duty- free treatment under U.S Note 2(b), Subchapter II, Chapter 98, HTSUS; sewing
Request for Further Review of Protest 3126-93-100001, Concerning the Classification of Inflatable Oil Containment Booms
Tariff classification of medallion holders made of polyester; headings 6217 and 6307; Explanatory Notes to headings 6217 and 6307; lanyards; clothing accessories; HRLs 951316 and 950659
Application for further review of protest no. 3001-93-100008; classification of textile covered paperboard pictureframes
Classification of paperboard lidded boxes covered withtextile materials, plastic sequins, and glass beads; trinketboxes; decorative boxes
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings, surfaces the ones that actually match your product, and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.
Book a demo →