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The tariff classification of a bra from China
Issued July 9, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6212.10.9020
Headings: 6212
Product description
It is constructed from 85% polyester, 15% elastane knit fabric and has a front inner lining constructed from 88% polyester, 12% elastane knit fabric. The highly supportive garment features an approximately 1 inch covered elastic bottom band, a V-front neckline and thin elasticized straps crisscrossing in the front and back.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for this style will be 6212.10.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for brassieres, whether or not knitted or crocheted, brassieres, other, other, of man-made fibers.
Full text
N266034 July 9, 2015 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6212.10.9020 Ms. Melanie Mackenzie adidas Group 1895 JW Foster Blvd. Canton, MA 02021 RE: The tariff classification of a bra from China Dear Ms. Mackenzie: In your letter dated June 17, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. We are returning the sample, as requested. The sample submitted, style ARDWS16001, “D Bra”, is a bra used for dance. It is constructed from 85% polyester, 15% elastane knit fabric and has a front inner lining constructed from 88% polyester, 12% elastane knit fabric. The highly supportive garment features an approximately 1 inch covered elastic bottom band, a V-front neckline and thin elasticized straps crisscrossing in the front and back. The applicable subheading for this style will be 6212.10.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for brassieres, whether or not knitted or crocheted, brassieres, other, other, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 16.9 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 K. Lenore Ort at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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