The tariff classification of headbands, ponytail holders and a rigid hair-slide from China.
Issued August 31, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6117.80.8500, 6217.10.8500, 9615.19.6000
Product description
Item 30203 is a headband composed of knit polyester fabric. It measures approximately 1” wide and has a knot at the center. Item 30824 is a headband composed of knit polyester fabric that measures approximately 1 ¾” wide. Both headbands are used to hold the hair in place. Item 30077 rigid hair-slide is wrapped with knit polyester fabric. Item 30095, two ponytail holders, one is a solid color and the other has a silver thread. Both items are composed of woven polyester fabric.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the headbands, items 30203 and 30824 will be 6117.80.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted…Other accessories: Other headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles. The applicable subheading for the ponytail holders, items 30095 will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories…Accessories: Other: Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles. The applicable subheading for the rigid hair-slide, item 30077 will be 9515.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Combs, hair-slides… Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other: Other.
Full text
NY H84992 August 31, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 H84992 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.8500, 6217.10.8500, 9615.19.6000 Mr. Tom Paciaffi Coronet Brokers Corp. P.O. Box 300764 Cargo Bldg. 80 80 John F. Kennedy Int’l. Airport Jamaica, NY 11430-0764 RE: The tariff classification of headbands, ponytail holders and a rigid hair-slide from China. Dear Mr. Paciaffi: In your letter dated August 8, 2001, on behalf of H.E.R. Accessories, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you as requested. Five samples were submitted with your request. Item 30203 is a headband composed of knit polyester fabric. It measures approximately 1” wide and has a knot at the center. Item 30824 is a headband composed of knit polyester fabric that measures approximately 1 ¾” wide. Both headbands are used to hold the hair in place. Item 30077 rigid hair-slide is wrapped with knit polyester fabric. Item 30095, two ponytail holders, one is a solid color and the other has a silver thread. Both items are composed of woven polyester fabric. The applicable subheading for the headbands, items 30203 and 30824 will be 6117.80.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted…Other accessories: Other headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles.” The rate of duty will be 14.9% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the ponytail holders, items 30095 will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories…Accessories: Other: Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles.” The duty rate will be 14.9% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the rigid hair-slide, item 30077 will be 9515.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Combs, hair-slides… Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other: Other.” The duty rate 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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