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The tariff classification of a bobby pin and a barrette from Italy.
Issued December 1, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9615.90.6000, 9615.19.6000
Headings: 9615
Product description
The submitted samples are as follows: 1. Style 0620 is a metal bobby pin measuring 2” in length. The top portion is decorated with metal and plastic beads. 2. Style 869 is a barrette made of a rectangular shaped ornament measuring 3” x 1 7/8”, made of snakeskin print leather, attached to a metal spring hinge clip. Your samples are being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the bobby pin will be 9615.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like…other: other: other. The applicable subheading for the barrette will be 9615.19.6000, HTS, which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like: other: other.
Full text
NY E89973 December 1, 1999 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 E89973 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.90.6000; 9615.19.6000 Mr. Alan Woodruff Lerner New York 460 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a bobby pin and a barrette from Italy. Dear Mr. Woodruff: In your letter dated November 22, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted samples are as follows: 1. Style 0620 is a metal bobby pin measuring 2” in length. The top portion is decorated with metal and plastic beads. 2. Style 869 is a barrette made of a rectangular shaped ornament measuring 3” x 1 7/8”, made of snakeskin print leather, attached to a metal spring hinge clip. Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the bobby pin will be 9615.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like…other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the barrette will be 9615.19.6000, HTS, which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like: other: other. The rate of duty will be 11% 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 212-637-7061. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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