The tariff classification of a flag football belt from China.
Issued November 16, 2005 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9506.99.2000
Headings: 9506
Product description
The merchandise is described as a flag football belt, style number 2006C, designed to be worn around the waist of a player in the sport of flag football. The belt is made of 100 percent acrylic material and the flags consist of nylon-coated vinyl. The sample will be returned at your request.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the flag football belt will be 9506.99.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter…other: other: football, soccer and polo articles and equipment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof.
Full text
NY L88586 November 16, 2005 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:2:224 L88586 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9506.99.2000 Sandy Stubblefield Augusta Sportswear P.O. Box 14939 Augusta GA 30919 RE: The tariff classification of a flag football belt from China. Dear Ms. Stubblefield: In your letter dated October 28, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise is described as a flag football belt, style number 2006C, designed to be worn around the waist of a player in the sport of flag football. The belt is made of 100 percent acrylic material and the flags consist of nylon-coated vinyl. The sample will be returned at your request. The applicable subheading for the flag football belt will be 9506.99.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter…other: other: football, soccer and polo articles and equipment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Tom McKenna at 646-733-3025. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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