The following revocations and modifications of classification rulings are included in the June 18, 2025, Customs Bulletin and Decisions. For more information on how to seek or utilize classification and other rulings, please contact ST&R.
Head and Arm Coverings
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reclassifying certain neck, face, head, and arm coverings as scarves under HTSUS 6117.10.20 (11.3 percent duty) or as other made-up clothing accessories under HTSUS 6117.80.95 (14.6 percent duty) rather than as hats and other headgear under various subheadings within HTSUS heading 6505.
Ruling HQ H323071 will revoke rulings NY N311707, HQ 950751, HQ W968280, NY K83753, NY N204320, and NY N300387, and modify ruling NY K86452, to reflect this change, effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after Aug. 18.
The items at issue include tubular- or cylinder-shaped articles of various fabrics that cover the face, head, neck, and/or arms to protect the wearer from sun, wind, dust, debris, etc. Some are also designed to quickly wick, absorb, and evaporate moisture.
Locking Brackets
CBP is reclassifying aluminum locking brackets as metal brackets and similar fixtures under HTSUS 8302.50.00 (duty-free) rather than as other metal locks under HTSUS 8301.40.6060 (5.7 percent duty).
Ruling H340174 will revoke ruling NY N327317 to reflect this change, effective with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after Aug. 18.
The items at issue are two styles of wall-mounted aluminum locking brackets designed to mount and secure soap/shampoo dispenser bottles in hotel bathroom areas. Once mounted, the mechanical locking lid is closed over a specially-designed soap/shampoo bottle, securing it in place. Hotel personnel can access the bottle to replace or refill it by unlocking the bracket with the included specially-designed keys.
CBP explains that the locking mechanism on these items is more similar to a latch than an actual lock because it is simply a formed piece of metal, not a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key.
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