H88921 H8 Ruling REVOKED

The tariff classification of hook & eye tape for brassieres from China

Issued March 15, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6212.90.0010

Headings: 6212

Product description

The submitted sample consists of two strips of woven cotton fabric tape. On one piece metal hooks are sewn-on at one-inch intervals. On the other strip metal eyes are sewn-on at one-inch intervals. Your inquiry indicates that the item will be used for bras.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the hook & eye tape will be 6212.90.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: other, of cotton or cotton and rubber or plastics.

Full text

NY H88921 March 15, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TAB:354 H88921 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6212.90.0010 Mr. Harrison Chen The Jay Company 22 West 38th Street New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of hook & eye tape for brassieres from China Dear Mr. Chen: In your letter dated February 26, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample consists of two strips of woven cotton fabric tape. On one piece metal hooks are sewn-on at one-inch intervals. On the other strip metal eyes are sewn-on at one-inch intervals. Your inquiry indicates that the item will be used for bras. The applicable subheading for the hook & eye tape will be 6212.90.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: other, of cotton or cotton and rubber or plastics. The rate of duty will be 6.7 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 Brian Burtnik at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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