The tariff classification of a hat from China.
Issued September 12, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6504.00.3000
Headings: 6504
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 42A6 is a hat constructed of 65% paper/35% polyester plaited paper yarn strips sewn in a circular pattern. The floppy style hat is sewn together and has a 4 ½” brim and an adjustable chinstrap.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 42A6 will be 6504.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof: Sewed.
Full text
NY L87113 September 12, 2005 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:N3:353 L87113 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6504.00.3000 Ms. Marsha McCabe Midwest Gloves & Gear P.O. Box 260 Chillicothe, MO 64601 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China. Dear Ms. McCabe: In your letter dated August 16, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 42A6 is a hat constructed of 65% paper/35% polyester plaited paper yarn strips sewn in a circular pattern. The floppy style hat is sewn together and has a 4 ½” brim and an adjustable chinstrap. The applicable subheading for style 42A6 will be 6504.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof: Sewed. The rate of duty will be 6 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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