The tariff classification of a hat from China, Taiwan and Italy.

NY E81897 May 18, 1999 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 E81897 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.8090 Ms. Alpha Robinson Lerner New York, 460 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China, Taiwan and Italy. Dear Ms. Robinson: In your letter dated May 3, 1999 you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with the ruling request will be returned to you. The submitted sample is a Style 1808 ladies woven 55% acrylic/45% wool hat. It features a flat crown, a 1 ¾ inch brim and is lined. The applicable subheading for the Style 1808 ladies hat will be 6505.90.8090, 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, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid...Other: Other: Other.” The duty rate will be 20.4 cents per kilogram plus 7.4% ad valorem. The Style 1808 ladies hat falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China and Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Products of Italy are not subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.USTREAS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division