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The tariff classification of a necklace from Taiwan and a claw hair accessory from Hong Kong.
Issued May 23, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9615.11.5000, 7117.90.7500
Product description
You have submitted two samples with your request. They are: 1. Style # 61919 - a textile necklace with a plastic pendant in the shape of a frog. 2. Style # 74398-9 - a plastic hair accessory with bead and textile trim.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the necklace will be 7117.90.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other: Of plastics. The applicable subheading for the claw hair accessory will be 9615.11.5000, HTS, which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like;.
Full text
NY A83262 May 23, 1996 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:TP:344 A83262 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7117.90.7500; 9615.11.5000 Ms. Joanne Balice CBI Distributing Corp. 1501 North Michael Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191-1095 RE: The tariff classification of a necklace from Taiwan and a claw hair accessory from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Balice: In your letter dated April 26, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted two samples with your request. They are: 1. Style # 61919 - a textile necklace with a plastic pendant in the shape of a frog. 2. Style # 74398-9 - a plastic hair accessory with bead and textile trim. The applicable subheading for the necklace will be 7117.90.7500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Imitation jewelry: Other: Other: Valued over 20 cents per dozen pieces or parts: Other: Of plastics. The rate of duty will be free. The applicable subheading for the claw hair accessory will be 9615.11.5000, HTS, which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like;...: Of hard rubber or plastics: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 6.6% ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stanley Schwartz at 212-466-5895. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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