The tariff classification of a Polyester Barrette from HongKong or Taiwan.

NY 863705 Jun 10 1991 CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 863705 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.19.6010 Mr. Bernard D. Liberati General Manager Morris Friedman & Co. 320 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3883 RE: The tariff classification of a Polyester Barrette from Hong Kong or Taiwan. Dear Mr. Liberati: In your letter dated May 18, 1991, on behalf of your client, Deb Shops Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The proposed import consists of a polyester bow barrette, with a United States flag motif. The applicable subheading for the textile barrette will be 9615.19.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other combs, hair-slides and the like: of textile materials. The rate of duty will be 11 percent ad valorem. Each barrette should be marked as clearly, legibly and indelibly as possible with the proper country of origin. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport