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N273722 N2 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of an adult bib from China

Issued March 28, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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N2 N273722 (March 28, 2016)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6217.10.9530

Headings: 6217

Product description

The bib which is tapered at the top, measures approximately 25” in length by 15” at its widest point. The bib features two straps at the neck with a magnetic closure and two hook and loop tabs on the backside panel. The tabs allow the bib to be attached to a seatbelt in a motor vehicle.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the “Spill Bandit” will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonzied Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories… other than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other: Other, of man-made fibers.

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N273722 March 28, 2016 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.9530 Ms. Maureen Hannah Atlantic Customs Brokers, Inc. 2016 Linden Boulevard Elmont, NY 11003 RE: The tariff classification of an adult bib from China Dear Ms. Hannah: In your letter dated February 15, 2016, on behalf of your client, Innovative Design and Sourcing LLC., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you, as requested. The sample submitted, “Spill Bandit” is an adult bib constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The bib which is tapered at the top, measures approximately 25” in length by 15” at its widest point. The bib features two straps at the neck with a magnetic closure and two hook and loop tabs on the backside panel. The tabs allow the bib to be attached to a seatbelt in a motor vehicle. The applicable subheading for the “Spill Bandit” will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonzied Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories… other than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other: Other, of man-made fibers.” 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 Rosemarie Hayward via email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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