The tariff classification of ponytail holders from France.

NY H81124 June 11, 2001 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:TA:351 H81124 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.3000; 6217.10.8500 Mr. John Imbrogulio Nordstrom, Inc 1617 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101-0870 RE: The tariff classification of ponytail holders from France. Dear Mr. Imbrogulio: In your letter dated May 16, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples, although damaged during examination, are being returned as requested. The samples submitted are ponytail holders, style numbers F302, C205, EL4257, and EL4516. Style number F302 is a textile-covered rubber cord (the rubber was in all cases determined by a simple bench test); the ends are held together with a metal fastener. Style number C205 is constructed of an elastic yarn covered with imitation pearls; the ends are tied together. Style EL4257 is made of an elastomeric flat braid covered with 100 percent rayon braided fabric; attached onto it is a round plastic ornament. Style number EL4516 is made of textile fabric with rubber threads; attached onto this style is a rectangular-shaped plastic ornament. The ends of both are held together with a metal fastener. The applicable subheading for style number C205 will be 5609.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn, . . . twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: Of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 5.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the style number F302 will be 5609.00.4000, HTS, which provides for articles of yarn, . . . twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: Other. The rate of duty will be 5.1 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the style numbers EL4516 and EL4257 will be 6217.10.8500, HTS, which provides for other made up clothing accessories, parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other: headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles. The rate of duty will be 14.9 percent ad valorem. 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division