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The tariff classification of barrettes from China.
Issued April 17, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9615.19.6000
Headings: 9615
Product description
The barrettes are made of metal with a decorative covering of colored and translucent plastic.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the barrettes will be 9615.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like;.
Full text
PD C86630 April 17, 1998 CLA-2-96:TC:A15: MLL C86630 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.19.6000 Ms. Joanne Balice CBI Distributing Corp. 2400 W. Central Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60195-1930 RE: The tariff classification of barrettes from China. Dear Ms. Balice: In your letter dated March 25, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted are style 13177 snap tip barrettes. The barrettes are made of metal with a decorative covering of colored and translucent plastic. The applicable subheading for the barrettes will be 9615.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like;...Other:Other. The rate of duty will be 11 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, Robert M. Jacksta Port Director Washington, D.C.
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