The tariff classification of a Bridal headpiece from Hong Kong

NY B88330 September 8, 1997 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:353 B88330 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.9530 Ms. Kimberly Carter Circle International 4711 LeBourget Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63134 RE: The tariff classification of a Bridal headpiece from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Carter: In your letter dated August 1, 1997, received in our office on August 4, 1997, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of your client Bridal Originals. A sample was submitted for review. Th submitted sample, Style HW-817 is stated to be a man-made fabric covered head piece which after arriving in the United States will be combined with a veil to make a wedding veil. The item is a circular double wire frame approximately 7/8 inch wide with a diameter of approximately 6 inches with an outer surface of netting. Elastic loops are placed inside this wire frame where a small comb will be placed to affix the headpiece to the hair of the wearer. On to this outer netting surface is affixed a band of woven textile decorations of man-made fiber that resemble bows and lace circles. The applicable subheading for the Style HW-817 will be 6217.10.9530 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other: Other: Of man-made fibers". The rate of duty will be 15.2 percent ad valorem. Style HW-817 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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. Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. 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 Martin Weiss at (212) 466-5881. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textile & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division