L87713 L8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of scarves from China.

Issued October 17, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6117.10.2030

Headings: 6117

Product description

As requested, the samples will be returned to you. Your submitted sample, style SCO618JU5 is a crocheted scarf that will be imported in two color-ways, gold and black. The gold scarf is composed of 95% rayon and 5% metallic. The black scarf is composed of 100% rayon with plastic beads sewn on near the ends. The scarves measure approximately 72 inches long and four inches wide and are worn around the neck.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for style SCO618JU5 black and gold will be 6117.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of clothing accessories: shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of man-made fibers, other.

Full text

NY L87713 October 17, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 L87713 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.10.2030 Mr. Michael Lambert Limited Customs Services Two Limited Parkway Columbus, OH 43230 RE: The tariff classification of scarves from China. Dear Mr. Lambert: In your letter dated September 19, 2005, on behalf of Limited Stores, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you. Your submitted sample, style SCO618JU5 is a crocheted scarf that will be imported in two color-ways, gold and black. The gold scarf is composed of 95% rayon and 5% metallic. The black scarf is composed of 100% rayon with plastic beads sewn on near the ends. The scarves measure approximately 72 inches long and four inches wide and are worn around the neck. The applicable subheading for style SCO618JU5 black and gold will be 6117.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of clothing accessories: shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of man-made fibers, other. The duty rate will be 11.3 percent ad valorem. Style SCO618JU5 falls within textile category designation 659. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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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