The tariff classification of a water polo cap from China.
Issued April 16, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6506.10.6045
Headings: 6506
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample is a water polo cap made of woven nylon fabric coated with PVC on the inner surface. The cap resembles a bathing cap. It has plastic ear guards and two chin ties with one end in a loop to hold three plastic claps.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the water polo cap will be 6506.10.6045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Safety headgear: Other, Other: Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear.
Full text
NY J81748 April 16, 2003 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 J81748 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6506.10.6045 Mr. Harold C. Boykin Beijing Trade Exchange, Inc. 900 2nd St., Suite 309 Washington, DC 20002 RE: The tariff classification of a water polo cap from China. Dear Mr. Boykin: In your letter dated March 25, 2003 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample is a water polo cap made of woven nylon fabric coated with PVC on the inner surface. The cap resembles a bathing cap. It has plastic ear guards and two chin ties with one end in a loop to hold three plastic claps. The applicable subheading for the water polo cap will be 6506.10.6045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed: Safety headgear: Other, Other: Athletic, recreational and sporting headgear.” The duty rate will be Free. There is no quota restraints or visa requirements on this merchandise. 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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