The tariff classification of headband from China.

NY K81568 December 15, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 K81568 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.8500 Mr. Zakir Ally CGroup US INC 12 West 57th Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of headband from China. Dear Mr. Ally: In your letter dated November 28, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested the sample will be returned to you. Your submitted sample, style C-86746B is a 100% cotton terry woven headband. The headband measures approximately 2 1/2 inches wide and is partially elasticized. The applicable subheading for style C-86746B will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212: accessories: headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles. The 2003 rate of duty will be 14.7 percent ad valorem. The 2004 rate of duty will be 14.6 percent ad valorem. The item is not subject to quota or visa requirements from China. 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 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division