N328369 N3 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a costume from China and Vietnam.

Issued October 3, 2022 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 9505.90.6000

Headings: 9505

Product description

You submitted an adult size costume identified as Fantasy Hospital Gown, item number 5023-043, depicting a hospital patient costume. The flimsy man-made knitted textile gown with printed hearts features large visible loose overlock stitching around the neckline, raw unfinished edges on the sleeves, hem bottom and back opening. The back opening is closed with three sets of flimsy string ties. The gown is constructed with large loose straight stitching.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Fantasy Hospital Gown, item number 5023-043 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

N328369 October 3, 2022 CLA-2-95:OT:RR:NC:N4:425 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Frank D. Gomez World Exchange, Inc. 11205 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of a costume from China and Vietnam. Dear Mr. Gomez: In your letter dated September 25, 2022, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, California Costume, Inc. You submitted an adult size costume identified as Fantasy Hospital Gown, item number 5023-043, depicting a hospital patient costume. The flimsy man-made knitted textile gown with printed hearts features large visible loose overlock stitching around the neckline, raw unfinished edges on the sleeves, hem bottom and back opening. The back opening is closed with three sets of flimsy string ties. The gown is constructed with large loose straight stitching. The applicable subheading for the Fantasy Hospital Gown, item number 5023-043 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. Please note that separate Federal Trade Commission marking requirements exist regarding country of origin, fiber content, and other information that must appear on many textile items. You should contact the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580, for information on the applicability of these requirements to this item. 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 Sandra Carlson at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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