N257891 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a sash from China.

Issued October 17, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6217.10.9530

Headings: 6217

Product description

The submitted sample will be returned, as requested. Item number 344417, Mother-To-Be Sash, is made of woven polyester fabric. The sash is approximately four inches wide with sequin around the sash and printed “Mother-To-Be Sash” at the front of the sash. You have suggested the classification under subheading 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Item number 344417 will be 6217.10.9530, HTSUS, which provides for Other made up clothing accessories…Accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers: Other.

Full text

N257891 October 17, 2014 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:TA:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.9530 Peggy O’Brien Amscan, Inc. 25 Green Pond Rd. Suite 1 Rockaway, NJ 07866 RE: The tariff classification of a sash from China. Dear Ms. O’Brien: In your letter dated September 26, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned, as requested. Item number 344417, Mother-To-Be Sash, is made of woven polyester fabric. The sash is approximately four inches wide with sequin around the sash and printed “Mother-To-Be Sash” at the front of the sash. You have suggested the classification under subheading 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other. We disagree with your proposed classification. The sash is not classifiable as a festive article, as it is not limited to a specific festive occasion but can be worn by an expectant mother anytime during her pregnancy. The applicable subheading for Item number 344417 will be 6217.10.9530, HTSUS, which provides for Other made up clothing accessories…Accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers: Other. The duty rate 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 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 Rosemarie Hayward via e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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