Finanse publiczne · 15.03.1996

Tariff Classification of Headbands and Similar Articles

This document gives notice of the change in classification of certain textile headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). In past rulings, Customs has classified certain textile headbands in heading 9615, HTSUS, which provides for, ``[C]ombs, hair-slides and the like; hair pins, curling pins, curling grips, hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof.'' Classification within heading 9615, HTSUS, was based on Customs'' erroneous assumption that all-textile headbands were a form of ``hair-slide'' and therefore expressly included within this provision of the nomenclature. Customs has since learned that ``hair-slides'' are semi-circular loops of rigid construction that are worn on the head. The rigid component of a hair- slide may or may not be covered with textiles or other materials. Several events transpired which caused Customs to reexamine its classification of textile headbands and ponytail holders within heading 9615, HTSUS. First, at its Tenth Session, the Harmonized System Committee of the World Customs Organization, formerly known as the Customs Cooperation Council, appr