The tariff classification of a hat from Italy.

NY K83970 March 18, 2004 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 K83970 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6504.00.9015 Ms. Rebecca Cheung Federated Merchandising Group 11 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from Italy. Dear Ms. Cheung: In your letter dated March 5, 2004 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample style SWF0423332 is a ladies cloche style hat made of woven70% rayon/30% wool fabric that is sewn spirally in strips. The applicable subheading for the Style SWF0423332 will be 6504.00.9015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other, Sewed: Of man-made fibers.” The duty rate will be 6.8% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 659. Based on international textile trade agreements products of Italy are not subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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