CBP Issues Revised ICP on Textile Costumes Under the HTSUS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a revised version of its informed compliance publication (ICP) entitled, What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Textile Costumes Under the HTSUS.
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The publication was prepared by the National Commodity Specialist Division and is a study of the classification of textile costumes. The ICP was first issued in June 2005, reviewed with no changes in June 2006, and has since been revised in August 2006.
Textile Declaration No Longer Required
The revised ICP is updated to reflect the fact that a textile declaration is no longer required for textiles and apparel imported into the U.S. (See ITT's Online Archives or 10/06/05 news, 05100605, for BP summary of CBP interim rule on the elimination of textile declarations, etc.)
Overview of Revised ICP
According to the table of contents, the revised ICP contains information on the following (partial list):
What Is a Costume?
Information on what constitutes a costume
Flimsy, Non-Durable Costumes of Chapter 95 vs. Well-Made Costumes of Chapters 61 & 62
Styling
Construction
Finishing Touches
Embellishments
Classification of Flimsy Costumes
Flimsy textile costumes are classified in HTS 9505.90.6000
Flimsy textile costumes packaged in a set ready for retail sale are classified in HTS 9505.90.6000 as long as the costume imparts the essential character to the set
Classification of Well-Made Textile Costumes
Classified following HTS Note 9, Chapter 61 and HTS Note 8, Chapter 62
Costume vs. Outfit
Information on classifying outfits for role-play, "dress-up sets", and costumes
Classification of Textile Costumes with Multiple Components
Composite Goods
Sets
Marking of All Textile Costumes (Chapter 95, 61 or 62)
Textile costumes are subject to the requirements of the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (15 USC 70), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations (16 CFR Part 303), the Commission's Care Labeling Rule
Costumes must be labeled with the country of origin, fiber content, and Registered Identification Number (RN) or business name
Information Needed for Binding Rulings
Listed information needed for binding rulings
Entry Requirements
For costumes classified in HTS Chapter 95
For costumes classified in HTS Chapters 61 or 62
Appendix: Table of Costume Features
A table of costume features under HTS Chapters 95, 61 and 62
CBP states that the material in this publication is provided for general information purposes only. CBP cautions that because many complicated factors can be involved in customs issues, an importer may wish to obtain a ruling under CBP regulations 19 CFR Part 177, or to obtain advice from an expert who specializes in customs matters-for example, a licensed customs broker, attorney or consultant. Reliance solely on the general information in this pamphlet may not be considered reasonable care.
(See ITT's Online Archives or 06/28/05 news, 05062815, for BP summary of first issuance of ICP; See ITT's Online Archives or 06/12/06, 06061220, for BP summary of ICP revision with no changes.)
ICP on Textile Costumes Under the HTSUS (revised August 2006) available at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/legal/informed_compliance_pubs/icp077.ctt/icp077.pdf