Articles imported for the use of any public library, any other public institution or any nonprofit institution established for educational, scientific, literary or philosophical purposes, or for the encouragement of the fine arts: — Regalia
Part of: 98 — Special classification provisions (US)
I89980 · 2003-02-06 — The tariff classification of national folk costumes from various countries.
National folk costumes will be imported by International Folklore Federation to be used in St. Louis Missouri for exhibits in museums, churches, schools and other educational public displays, not to be for sale, resold or any commercial use. The purpose of International Folklore Federation is “to promote and advance interest and instruction in folklore and related dances, costumes, artifacts, music and culture…” The applicable subheading for the national folk costumes will be 9810.00.4500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Articles imported for the use…
562339 · 2002-04-01 — AFR; Protest 3401-01-100013; Harlequin Costume & Dance Co.; GHY USA, Inc.; 9817.00.9800, HTSUS; 6204.43.4010, HTSUS; 9810.00.4500, HTSUS; costumes; Canada; regalia.
The above-referenced protest was forwarded to this office for further review. We have considered the evidence provided, and the points raised by your office and the protestant. Our decision follows. FACTS: Harlequin Costume Company of Winnipeg, Canada, (“Harlequin”) manufactures costumes that are leased to theaters, opera companies, and educational institutions in the United States. These custom-made costumes are rented for temporary use, ranging from five to thirty days. Productions include Barber of Seville and Opera Dido and Anaeus. At the end of the rental, the renters return the costumes…
W555635 · 1990-05-21 — Duty-free entry as regalia of band uniform articles
C., and referred to us for reply to your request for a ruling on the free entry of certain band uniform articles imported from Scotland. FACTS: You state that you are quartermaster of The Washington Scottish Pipe Band which will import various band uniform articles. These articles will not be owned by any band member and apparently will only be worn in public ceremonies. Included in the shipment will be kilts, armrests, doublets, dress cords, garter flashes, hose chevrons, and hats, called balmorals. ISSUE: Whether the band uniform articles may be imported free of duty as regalia under…
086691 · 1990-04-20 — Band Regalia
, in which you requested a tariff classification ruling under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA) on the importation of band regalia from Scotland and Ireland. FACTS: The merchandise in question consists of various articles of attire and regalia to be worn by Band members. The merchandise includes the following articles of uniform regalia: 1) Hats, commonly referred to as Glengarys or Balmorals, with trim in red and white banding, with a tassel at the rear; 2) Kilts, in recognized tartan patterns, approximately 16 ounces in weight; 3) Coats, tunics and vests…
555091 · 1988-08-16 — Applicability of Item 851.30, TSUS, to High School Band Uniform Parts
Congressman Bilirakis forwarded your letter to this office for appropriate action. FACTS: You advise that Dunedin High School band uniforms are imported from Scotland, including parts such as kilts, sporrans, hose, tartan plaids, black waist military belts, hats and rain capes. These parts must be ordered through Scottish vendors since they cannot be purchased from U.S. manufacturers. After the uniforms are purchased, they are used by enrolled students. When they are no longer in a condition to be used, they are disposed of since school law prohibits any sale of these products. You also…
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