Oct. 17 CBP Bulletin Proposes to Revoke Rulings on Bridal Accessories, Men's Jackets
In the Oct. 17 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 52, No. 42), CBP published notices that propose to revoke rulings and similar treatment for bridal accessories and men's jackets.
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Comments on Proposals Due Nov. 16
CBP said consideration will be given to any written comments received by Nov. 16 before taking this action. In addition, any party who has received a ruling or decision on the merchandise that is subject to the proposed revocations or modifications, or any party involved with a substantially identical transaction, should advise CBP by the date that written comments on the proposed ruling are due. (An importer's failure to advise CBP of such rulings, decisions or substantially identical transactions may raise issues of reasonable care on the part of the importer or its agents for importations subsequent to the effective date of the final decision in this notice.)
Proposals
CBP is proposing to revoke or modify the rulings below, and any rulings on these products that may exist but have not been specifically identified. CBP is also proposing to revoke any treatment it has previously accorded to substantially identical transactions.
Bridal Accessories
| Item: Bridal accessories consisting of imitation pearl stamens attached to paper stems. |
| Current: 7116.20.4000, 10.5%, “Other articles of precious or semiprecious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed).” |
| Proposed: 6702.90.65, 17%, “Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers foliage or fruit: Of other materials: Other: Other.” |
| Reason: Prior to March 2012, the Annex to the Explanatory Notes for chapter 71 listed talc as a precious or semiprecious stone. The mention of talc was since been deleted. The stamens and stems "falls squarely within the meaning of parts of artificial flowers or foliage," CBP said. |
| Proposed for revocation: NY H84824 (2001), NY E80988 (1999) |
| Proposed new ruling: HQ H293469 |
Men's Jacket
| Item: A men’s cardigan constructed from a bonded fabric consisting of an outer layer of 100% polyester. |
| Current: 6110.30.3053, 32%, “Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: men’s or boys’: other.” |
| Proposed: 6101.30.20, 28.2%, "Men’s or boys’ overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6103: of man-made fibers: other: other: men’s. |
| Reason: The jacket provides additional protection from the weather beyond a sweater, including water resistance and a heavy weight shell fabric, CBP said. |
| Proposed for revocation: NY N288630 (2017) |
| Proposed new ruling: HQ H296342 |