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The tariff classification of ponytail holders from China
Issued May 18, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 5609.00.4000, 5609.00.3000
Headings: 5609
Product description
The submitted sample, which you refer to as a “scrunchy,” is a ponytail holder. Intended for use as a girl’s hair ornament, it consists of plastic beads and sequins that are wrapped around an elastic cord. Depending on what the center core is made of,
CBP rationale
the applicable subheading for the ponytail holder will be either 5609.00.3000 or 5609.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope, or cables, not elsewhere specified or included.
Full text
NY M83203 May 18, 2006 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:N3:351 M83203 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.3000, 5609.00.4000 Jerry Armani Mamiye Brothers, Inc. 112 West 34th Street Suite 1000 New York, NY 10120-0018 RE: The tariff classification of ponytail holders from China Dear Mr. Armani: In your letter dated May 9, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, which you refer to as a “scrunchy,” is a ponytail holder. Intended for use as a girl’s hair ornament, it consists of plastic beads and sequins that are wrapped around an elastic cord. Depending on what the center core is made of, the applicable subheading for the ponytail holder will be either 5609.00.3000 or 5609.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope, or cables, not elsewhere specified or included. If the center core is made of man-made fibers, 5609.00.3000, HTSUS, applies. The rate of duty will be 4.5% ad valorem. If the center core is constructed of rubber, 5609.00.4000, HTSUS, applies. The rate of duty will be 3.9% ad valorem. The sample will be returned as requested. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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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