The tariff classification of Theatre Maskcapes( from China

NY J82350 March 28, 2003 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 J82350 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Vicki Roye Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. 4985 Outland Center Drive Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38118 RE: The tariff classification of Theatre Maskcapes( from China Dear Ms. Roye: In your letter dated March 11, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Leisure Arts. The assortment, UPC 028906, is known as Theatre Maskcapes(. The three products that make up the assortment are Jester Maskcape( #59072, Geisha Maskcape( #59071 and Medusa Maskcape( #59070 for which a sample is provided. The retail package consists of a textile capelet and a mask. The capelet does not reach the waist or elbows and is not considered wearing apparel, but is considered a clothing accessory. The two items are a set with no essential character and will be classified based upon the classification of the mask. The applicable subheading for the Medusa Maskcape( #59070 will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, …: 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Alice J. Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division