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The tariff classification of a costume from China.
Issued September 21, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9505.90.6000
Headings: 9505
Product description
The submitted sample, identified as style number CS17-0072, Adult Size Moonlight Zombie Costume, consists of a long sleeved, man-made textile dress with raw and tattered edges. The flimsy dress features large, visible, loose overlock stitches with hanging threads at the neck and large back opening. The back opening is closed by small hook and loop tabs. The sleeves and hem feature raw, unfinished edges with hanging threads.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style number CS17-0072 will be 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.
Full text
N279442 September 21, 2016 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Ms. Kim Benedetto Seasons USA, Inc. 3434 Heather Lane Wantagh, NY 11793 RE: The tariff classification of a costume from China. Dear Ms. Benedetto: In your letter dated May 31, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, identified as style number CS17-0072, Adult Size Moonlight Zombie Costume, consists of a long sleeved, man-made textile dress with raw and tattered edges. The flimsy dress features large, visible, loose overlock stitches with hanging threads at the neck and large back opening. The back opening is closed by small hook and loop tabs. The sleeves and hem feature raw, unfinished edges with hanging threads. The applicable subheading for style number CS17-0072 will be 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.” The rate of duty will be Free. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Wayne Kessler at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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