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NY L85379




June 27, 2005

CLA-2-67:RR:NC:3:353 L85379

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFFNO.: 6704.19.0000; 6214.30.0000

Mr. John Kim
Eui Man Kim, CHB
177-17 150th Avenue
Suite 203
Jamaica, NY 11434

RE: The tariff classification of imitation hairpieces and polyester scarf from China.

Dear Mr. Kim:

In your letter dated May 27, 2005, on behalf of Vivaci Inc., you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you.

You have submitted four samples. Style PON-0524 is imitation hairpiece. The hairpiece is made of a synthetic material and is attached to a fabric covered snap band ponytail type holder.

Style TW-0524 is imitation hairpiece. The hairpiece is made of a synthetic material and is attached to a fabric covered elasticized ponytail type holder.

Style CLP-0524 is a hairpiece of imitation braids. The hairpiece is made of a synthetic material and is attached to a plastic claw clip.

Style 011206 is a scarf constructed of 100% woven polyester fiber fabric. The scarf measures approximately 6½ inches wide and 60 inches long. The item can be worn on the head, around the neck or around the waist.

The applicable subheading for styles PON-0524, TW-0524 and CLP-0524 will be 6704.19.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for wigs, false beards, eyebrows and eyelashes, switches and the like, of human hair or animal hair or of textile materials; articles of human hair not elsewhere specified or included: of synthetic textile materials: other. The duty rate will be Free.

The applicable subheading for style 011206 will be 6214.30.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of synthetic fibers. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad valorem.

Style 011206 falls within textile category designation 659. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 646-733-3053.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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