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The tariff classification of a ponytail holder from China
Issued March 11, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5609.00.4000
Headings: 5609
Product description
The submitted sample, identified as Style number 97214, is a ponytail holder. The item consists of a textile-covered rubber cord. It is decorated with eight synthetic textile flowers that feature beads in their centers.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the ponytail holder will be 5609.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: Other.
Full text
NY L83299 March 11, 2005 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:N3:351 L83299 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.4000 Joanne Balice Import Department CBI Distributing Corp. Claire’s Accessories Icing by Claire’s 2400 W. Central Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 RE: The tariff classification of a ponytail holder from China Dear Ms. Balice: In your letter dated March 2, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as Style number 97214, is a ponytail holder. The item consists of a textile-covered rubber cord. It is decorated with eight synthetic textile flowers that feature beads in their centers. The applicable subheading for the ponytail holder will be 5609.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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 Mitchel Bayer at 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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