The tariff classification of a ponytail holder from China

NY K85358 April 26, 2004 CLA-2-56:RR:NC:N3:351 K85358 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5609.00.4000 Peter Weinrauch Import Commodity Group Ltd. 131 East Merrick Road Valley Stream, NY 11580 RE: The tariff classification of a ponytail holder from China Dear Mr. Weinrauch: In your letter dated April 13, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Team Beans. The submitted sample, identified as the Yankees Ponytail Holder, is made of a textile-covered rubber cord. Attached to it are two miniatures baseballs made of poly resin. The applicable subheading for the ponytail holder will be 5609.00.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of yarn…, twine, cordage, rope, or cables not elsewhere specified or included; other. The rate of duty will be 3.9 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 646-733-3102. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division