The tariff classification of a cap from China.

NY G85985 January 22, 2001 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:65 G85985 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.2060 Mr. David Chen Kids of America Corp. P.O. Box 411 Pine Brook, NJ 07058 RE: The tariff classification of a cap from China. Dear Mr. Chen: In your letter dated December 29, 2000 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is a baseball styled cap, identified as “Fibre Optic Baseball Cap”. The cap is composed of woven 100% cotton fabric and has a battery operated lighted figure at the front. The item has six panels, textile covered button at the top and a peak. The applicable subheading for the “Fibre Optic Baseball Cap” will be 6505.90.2060, 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…whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of cotton, flax or both: Not knitted: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products; and headgear of cotton, Other.” The duty rate will be 7.6% ad valorem. The “Fibre Optic Baseball Cap” falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are 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.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 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division