The tariff classification of hair ornaments from Taiwan.

PD F84748 April 6, 2000 CLA-2-96:TO:A15:MLL F84748 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.11.5000 Mr. Rick Mosley Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. 101 Wrangler Drive, Suite 201 Coppell, Texas 75019 RE: The tariff classification of hair ornaments from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Mosley: In your letter dated March 20, 2000, on behalf of Mary Kay, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples submitted, style number G0314100-15j, “Hair Crystals” are plastic faux gemstones about 8 millimeters in diameter. The Hair Crystals are backed with a velcro like material so that they will stick in the wearer’s hair. The applicable subheading for the Hair Crystals will be 9615.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastic:Other:Other. The rate of duty will be free. 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. Sincerely, Michael A. Perron Port Director Washington, D.C.