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NY L85400




June 28, 2005

CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 L85400

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090; 6505.90.2060; 6117.10.1000

Ms. Mindy Hu
The Glove Source, Inc.
9104 Guilford Road
Suite 1-D
Columbia, MD 21046

RE: The tariff classification of hats and a scarf from China.

Dear Ms. Hu:

In your letter dated June 1, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you.

You have submitted four samples. Style 4032 is a cloche-style hat constructed of 100% acrylic knit or 40% modacrylic and 60% acrylic knit faux fur fabric. The lined hat features six panels and a brim.

Style 4036 is a cloche-style hat constructed of 100% acrylic knit faux fur fabric. The lined hat features a flat crown and a brim.

Style 4042 is a bomber-style hat with an outer shell constructed of 100% cotton woven fabric. The hat is partially lined with faux fur and fastens with a hook and loop closure under the chin and a snapped peak.

Style 9901S is a knit 100% wool scarf. The scarf measures approximately 13 inches wide and 62 inches long.

The applicable subheading for styles 4032 and 4036 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 lace, felt or other textile fabric. . . .: other: of man-made fibers: knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: not in part of braid, other: other: other. The duty rate will be 20 cents per kg. plus 7 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style 4042 will be 6505.90.2060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hats and headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed . . . : other: of cotton, flax or both: not knitted: other. The duty rate will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style 9901S will be 6117.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; Knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair. The duty rate will be 9.6 percent ad valorem.

Styles 4032 and 4036 fall within textile category designation 659. Style 4012 falls within textile category designation 359. Style 9901S falls within textile category designation 459. 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,
National Commodity

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