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The tariff classification of a belt from China.
Issued March 19, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6217.10.9530
Headings: 6217
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample is a 1” wide belt composed of 100% woven polyester fabric with a metal buckle covered with acrylic beads that forms a U.S. flag design.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the belt will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories;…Accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers.
Full text
NY H87808 March 19, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 H87808 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.9530 Ms. Alice Liu Atico Int’l. USA, Inc. 501 South Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 RE: The tariff classification of a belt from China. Dear Ms. Liu: In your letter dated February 11, 2002 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample is a 1” wide belt composed of 100% woven polyester fabric with a metal buckle covered with acrylic beads that forms a U.S. flag design. The applicable subheading for the belt will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories;…Accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers.” The duty rate will be 14.8% ad valorem. The belt falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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