The tariff classification of Horseshoe Headbands from Mexico.

NY 883687 March 24, 1993 CLA-2-96:S:N:N7:236 883687 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.11.4000 9615.11.5000 9615.19.6010 Mr. Monin Berio 1309 Magdalena Ave. Apt. M-43 San Juan, PR 00907 RE: The tariff classification of Horseshoe Headbands from Mexico. Dear Mr Berio: In your letter dated March 2, 1993, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The prospective imports are a variety of Horseshoe Headbands all varying as to design. The headbands will consist of a plastic or metal form covered by fabric. Samples supplied indicate that the top part of the headband may be decorated with metallic threads, cords of various diameters, plastic, metal or glass beads, sequins, colored stones (imitation gemstones) colored glass and ribbons. These headbands will be classified as follows: When decorated essentially with textile (ribbons, cord, etc.) the applicable subheading will be 9615.19.6010, which provides for other combs, hair slides and the like, other, other, of textile materials. The duty rate will be 11 percent ad valorem. When decorated wholly or in part of imitation gemstones of plastic, the applicable subheading will be 9615.11.5000, which provides for other combs, hair slides and the like, other, other. The duty rate will be 11 percent ad valorem. When decorated with plastic beads, the applicable subheading will be 9615.11.4000, which provides for other combs, hair slides and the like, not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones. The duty rate will be 5.3 percent ad valorem. Articles classifiable under subheading 9615.11.4000, 9615.11.5000, 9615.19.6010, HTS, which are products of Mexico are entitled to duty free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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