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The tariff classification of a textile headband from China.
Issued July 28, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6217.10.8500
Headings: 6217
Product description
The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, item 5600342001, is a headband comprised of a metal chain and plastic pearl beads, twisted together over a woven textile headband. The headband has an elastic cord at the back to secure the headband to the head. The essential character of the headband is the textile portion.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Item 5600342001 will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212 Accessories: Other: Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles.
Full text
N174994 July 28, 2011 CLA-2-62 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.8500 Ms. Rachael Harris WM Wright Co. 6050 Dana Way Antioch, TN 37013 RE: The tariff classification of a textile headband from China. Dear Ms. Harris: In your letter dated July 8, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, item 5600342001, is a headband comprised of a metal chain and plastic pearl beads, twisted together over a woven textile headband. The headband has an elastic cord at the back to secure the headband to the head. The essential character of the headband is the textile portion. The applicable subheading for Item 5600342001 will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212 Accessories: Other: Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles." The rate of duty will be 14.6 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 Kimberly Praino at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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