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The tariff classification of a hat from China.
Issued April 15, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6505.90.8090
Headings: 6505
Product description
The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample (no style number) is a baseball-style cap made of 65 percent recycled PET and 35 percent polyester woven fabric. The cap has six panels on the crown with six vent holes, a textile top button, an adjustable back strap and a peak.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the hat will be 6505.90.8090, 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: Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N156140 April 15, 2011 CLA-2-65 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.8090 Mr. Denni Awana Inter-Orient Services 1455 Monterey Pass Road #205 Monterey Park, CA 91754 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China. Dear Mr. Awana: In your letter dated March 18, 2011, on behalf of Otto Int’l. Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample (no style number) is a baseball-style cap made of 65 percent recycled PET and 35 percent polyester woven fabric. The cap has six panels on the crown with six vent holes, a textile top button, an adjustable back strap and a peak. The applicable subheading for the hat will be 6505.90.8090, 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: Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, Other: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 18.7 cents /kg + 6.8% 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 the 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 Kimberly Praino at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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