CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:|N3:351
Ms. Jen McLaughlan
BibNumbers.com
21 Concourse Gate, Unit 8
Nepean, Ontario K2E 7S4
Canada
RE: The tariff classification of a textile lanyard from China
Dear Ms. McLaughlan:
In your letter dated November 7, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling. In lieu of a sample,
photographs of a textile lanyard were provided with your request.
Item #990312874058, described as a “Textile Lanyard,” is a lanyard designed to be worn around the neck.
The neck strap is composed of 100 percent polyester narrow woven dyed black fabric. The strap is threaded
through a metal crimp sleeve and looped through an 8mm steel lobster clasp. The completed lanyard
measures 18 inches in length by ½ inch in width. You state the lanyard is packaged in a bag of 10.
The lanyard is a composite good consisting of a made up textile fabric (heading 6307) and a steel lobster
clasp (heading 8308). General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 1, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS), states in part that for legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the
terms of the headings, any relative section or chapter notes and, unless otherwise required, according to the
remaining GRI’s taken in order. Goods that are, prima facie, classifiable under two or more headings, are
classifiable in accordance with GRI 3. GRI 3(a) states that the heading which provides the most specific
description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or more
headings refer to part only of the items in a composite good, those headings are to be regarded as equally
specific in relation to the goods, even if one of them gives a more complete or precise description of the
good. As such, they are regarded as equally specific and classification of the composite good is to be
determined by GRI 3(b) or GRI 3(c). GRI 3(b) states in part that composite goods, which cannot be
classified by reference to GRI 3(a), are to be classified as if they consisted of the component which gives
them their essential character. In this case, we find the essential character of the lanyard to be the textile
component.
The applicable subheading for the “Textile Lanyard” will be 6307.90.9891, HTSUS, which provides for
“Other made up articles, including dress patterns: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will
be 7 percent ad valorem.
Effective March 4, 2025, pursuant to U.S. Note 2(u) to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, all products of China and
Hong Kong as provided by heading 9903.01.24, HTSUS, other than products classifiable under headings
9903.01.21, 9903.01.22, and 9903.01.23, HTSUS, will be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate
of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the applicable Chapter 99 heading, i.e. 9903.01.24, in addition
to subheading 6307.90.9891, HTSUS, listed above.
Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise
must be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the
Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. At this time products from China, Hong
Kong, and Macau will be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 10 percent. At the time of entry,
you must report the Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.01.25, in addition
to subheading 6307.90.9891, HTSUS, listed above.
Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under
subheading 6307.90.9891, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 7.5 percent ad
valorem rate of duty. At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e.,
9903.88.15, in addition to subheading 6307.90.9891, HTSUS, listed above.
The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment, so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the
status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading. For background
information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, including
information on exclusions and their effective dates, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP
websites, available at https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies, respectively.
The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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 at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Kristine Dodge at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
Deborah Marinucci
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division