The tariff classification of a belt from China

NY L82218 February 8, 2005 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:N3:351 L82218 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889 Julie van Doorn Landes 400 St-Valier Street Granby, Quebec J2G 7Y4 Canada RE: The tariff classification of a belt from China Dear Ms. Van Doorn: In your letter dated January 17, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a belt that is made of four thin cotton cords with a raffia flower in its middle. The belt measures approximately 67” in length. The round raffia flower measures approximately 4½” in diameter. The belt is worn for decorative purposes only. The applicable subheading for the belt will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7 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