The tariff classification of a novelty hat from China
Issued December 29, 2016 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6505.00.6090
Headings: 6505
Product description
Your letter was accompanied by a sample. The sample will be returned to you, as requested. The submitted sample is identified as a Kid’s Bug Hat, Style AC18-0011. The beanie like novelty hat is constructed of 100 percent polyester brushed knit fabric with a 100 percent polyester nonwoven lining. The front of the hat is stuffed with polyester to resemble eyes. The hat also features fabric antenae, two fabric stuffed pinchers and sewn on fabric wings on the sides of the hat. The bottom of the hat has a fully enclosed elasticized opening.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Style AC18-0011 will be 6505.00.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Other: Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Not in part of braid: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N281495 December 29, 2016 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:N3:358 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.00.6090 Ms. Kim Benedetto Seasons USA, Inc. 3434 Heather Lane Wantagh, New York 11793 RE: The tariff classification of a novelty hat from China Dear Ms. Benedetto : In your letter dated November 16, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your letter was accompanied by a sample. The sample will be returned to you, as requested. The submitted sample is identified as a Kid’s Bug Hat, Style AC18-0011. The beanie like novelty hat is constructed of 100 percent polyester brushed knit fabric with a 100 percent polyester nonwoven lining. The front of the hat is stuffed with polyester to resemble eyes. The hat also features fabric antenae, two fabric stuffed pinchers and sewn on fabric wings on the sides of the hat. The bottom of the hat has a fully enclosed elasticized opening. The applicable subheading for Style AC18-0011 will be 6505.00.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Other: Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Not in part of braid: Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be 20 cents per kilogram plus 7 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 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 Kim Wachtel at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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