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The tariff classification of a baseball cap from Bangladesh.
Issued February 2, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6505.90.6090
Headings: 6505
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample style 6235, Athletic Mesh Adult Cap, is composed of knit mesh polyester fabric. The six-panel cap has a peak and a textile button at the top.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Athletic Mesh Cap styles 6235 and 6236 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from…other textile fabric…Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Not in part of braid, Other: Other: Other.
Full text
NY L81715 February 2, 2005 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 L81715 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Mr./Ms. Sandy Stubblefield Augusta Sportswear P.O. Box 14939 Augusta, GA 30919 RE: The tariff classification of a baseball cap from Bangladesh. Dear Mr./Ms. Stubblefield: In your letter dated January 4, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample style 6235, Athletic Mesh Adult Cap, is composed of knit mesh polyester fabric. The six-panel cap has a peak and a textile button at the top. You state that you will also import style 6236, Youth size, which is identical to style 6235 in style and fabric. The applicable subheading for the Athletic Mesh Cap styles 6235 and 6236 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from…other textile fabric…Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Not in part of braid, Other: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 20 cents per kilogram plus 7% 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 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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