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The tariff classification of barrettes from China.
Issued March 30, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9615.11.4000
Headings: 9615
Product description
The submitted samples are as follows: 1. Style #A-2083, consisting of a white translucent plastic barrette measuring approximately 3-1/2" x 1", attached to a metal spring clasp. 2. Style # A-2016, consisting of a white plastic barrette measuring 3" x 3/4", decorated with multi-colored flowers and happy faces, attached to a metal spring clasp. Your samples are being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the barrettes will be 9615.11.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics: other: not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones.
Full text
NY C85716 March 30, 1998 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 C85716 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.11.4000 Mr. Charles Santarelli Mersant International Ltd. 158-12 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434-4840 RE: The tariff classification of barrettes from China. Dear Mr. Santarelli: In your letter dated March 23, 1998, on behalf of Again Trading Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are as follows: 1. Style #A-2083, consisting of a white translucent plastic barrette measuring approximately 3-1/2" x 1", attached to a metal spring clasp. 2. Style # A-2016, consisting of a white plastic barrette measuring 3" x 3/4", decorated with multi-colored flowers and happy faces, attached to a metal spring clasp. Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the barrettes will be 9615.11.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics: other: not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones. The rate of duty will be 5.3% 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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