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The tariff classification of a hood from China.
Issued August 11, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6505.90.5090
Headings: 6505
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 39 is a camouflage printed hood, made of knit mesh 100% polyester fabric that you identify as a mask. The hood extends to the shoulders, covers the head and mouth and has a braided cord that extends from each ear.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the hood, style 39 will be 6505.90.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric…Other: Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Wholly or in part of braid, Other: Other.
Full text
NY M85524 August 11, 2006 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:N3:353 M85524 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.5090 Ms. Marsha McCabe Midwest Gloves & Gear P.O. Box 260 Chillicothe, MO 64601 RE: The tariff classification of a hood from China. Dear Ms. McCabe: In your letter dated July 25, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 39 is a camouflage printed hood, made of knit mesh 100% polyester fabric that you identify as a mask. The hood extends to the shoulders, covers the head and mouth and has a braided cord that extends from each ear. The applicable subheading for the hood, style 39 will be 6505.90.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric…Other: Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Wholly or in part of braid, Other: Other." The duty rate will be 6.8% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 659. 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/. 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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