The tariff classification of arm sleeves from China
Issued September 1, 2015 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6117.80.9540
Headings: 6117
Product description
The submitted sample, style K-048, identified as “Fan Gear Sleeve”, is a pair of arm sleeves. The sleeves are composed of 75% acrylic, 15% polyester, 4% spandex and 2% nylon knit fabric. The sleeves are designed to be worn on the arms of sports fans during sporting events. The sleeves are tubular in shape, measuring approximately 15 inches in length, and cover the upper arm to the wrist.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style K-048 will be 6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers: Other.
Full text
N267749 September 1, 2015 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.9540 Ms. Mike Rizner Augusta Sportswear 425 Park West Drive Grovetown, GA 30813 RE: The tariff classification of arm sleeves from China Dear Mr. Rizner In your letter, dated July 30, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample submitted will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, style K-048, identified as “Fan Gear Sleeve”, is a pair of arm sleeves. The sleeves are composed of 75% acrylic, 15% polyester, 4% spandex and 2% nylon knit fabric. The sleeves are designed to be worn on the arms of sports fans during sporting events. The sleeves are tubular in shape, measuring approximately 15 inches in length, and cover the upper arm to the wrist. The applicable subheading for style K-048 will be 6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers: Other. The duty rate will be 14.6% 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Rosemarie Hayward at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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