The tariff classification of woven labels from Italy and Germany
Issued July 5, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5807.10.0520
Headings: 5807
Product description
You submitted samples of woven labels said to be of 100% polyester. Those that say “Lanificio Felli Cerruti Soft Comfort” are approximately 3” x 1” and are made in Italy. Those that say, “Hugo Boss” are approximately 1¾” x ¾” and are made in Germany.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the labels will be 5807.10.0520, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Labels .
Full text
NY F89080 July 5, 2000 CLA-2-58:RR:NC:TA:351 F89080 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5807.10.0520 Eric Gilmore Import Manager – PIT Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. Westmark Building Suite 201 980 Beaver Grade Road Coraopolis, PA 15108 RE: The tariff classification of woven labels from Italy and Germany Dear Mr. Gilmore: In your letter dated June 15, 2000, on behalf of your client, Hugo Boss Fashions, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted samples of woven labels said to be of 100% polyester. Those that say “Lanificio Felli Cerruti Soft Comfort” are approximately 3” x 1” and are made in Italy. Those that say, “Hugo Boss” are approximately 1¾” x ¾” and are made in Germany. The applicable subheading for the labels will be 5807.10.0520, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Labels . . ., in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered: woven: . . . other.” The rate of duty will be 8.3 percent 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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Classification, status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and country of origin determination for labels; 19 C.F.R. §102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; Article 509
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