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The tariff classification of a pet costume, from China.
Issued October 11, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 4201.00.6000
Headings: 4201
Product description
You submitted a representative sample of style 6809922 (Bewitching Dog). The costume is largely of knit polyester man-made fiber construction and contains a witches hat which appears to be woven. The costume is designed to be fitted over the torso and head area of one’s dog. The name in brackets above depicts the particular theme of the respective costume.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the costume will be 4201.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material: other.
Full text
NY M86671 October 11, 2006 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:TA:350 M86671 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4201.00.6000 Ms. Lane Fragomeli Paper Magic Group 345 7th Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of a pet costume, from China. Dear Ms. Fragomeli: In your letter dated September 11, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a representative sample of style 6809922 (Bewitching Dog). The costume is largely of knit polyester man-made fiber construction and contains a witches hat which appears to be woven. The costume is designed to be fitted over the torso and head area of one’s dog. The name in brackets above depicts the particular theme of the respective costume. The applicable subheading for the costume will be 4201.00.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for saddlery and harness for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any material: other. The rate of duty will be 2.8 percent ad valorem. 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 Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3044. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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