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NY G85999




January 22, 2001

CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 G85999

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090

Mr. John B. Pellegrini
Ross & Hardies
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th St.
New York, NY 10022-3219

RE: The tariff classification of a balaclava from China.

Dear Mr. Pellegrini:

In your letter dated December 20, 2000, on behalf of Paris Accessories, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.

The submitted sample, style No. 92-9011W58 is a balaclava composed of knit polyester fabric. The item is a snug fitting cap that covers the neck, top of the shoulders and a portion of the face.

The applicable subheading for the balaclava, style No. 92-9011W58 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lacewhether or not lined or trimmed: Other: of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: Other: Other.” The duty rate will be 25.9 cents /kg + 9.1% ad valorem.

Style No. 92-9011W58 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs 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, contact National Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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