The tariff classification of a headscarf from Korea. Dear Mr. Awana:

NY G88426 April 4, 2001 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 G88426 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.8090 Mr. Dennis Awana Inter-Orient Services 1455 Monterey Pass Rd. #205 Monterey Park, CA 91754 RE: The tariff classification of a headscarf from Korea. Dear Mr. Awana: In your letter dated March 8, 2001 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is a headscarf, identified as a Scully Headwear. You state that the headscarf composed of woven 50% polyester/50% cotton fabric. The headscarf is triangular in shape with a cuff at the top. Due to the fact that the headscarf is to be constructed of a 50/50 blend of fibers, it is classified using HTSUSA Section XI Note 2(A) and Subheading Note 2(A). The headscarf will be classified as if it consisted wholly of that one textile material which is covered by the heading, which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration. Even a slight change in the fiber content may result in a change of classification, as well as visa and quota requirements. The headscarf may be subject to U.S. Custom’s laboratory analysis at the time of importation, and if the fabric is other than a 50/50 blend it may be reclassified by Customs at that time. The applicable subheading for the headscarf 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,…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 19.7cents/kg + 7.2% ad valorem. The headscarf falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Korea 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 at 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division