The tariff classification of a neck gaiter from China.

NY L82570 March 3, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:353 L82570 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.9540 Mr. Charles Ashear Paris Asia, Ltd. 350 Fifth Ave., Floor 70 New York. 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a neck gaiter from China. Dear Mr. Ashear: In your letter dated February 14, 2005 you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 22350203 is a neck gaiter composed of knit fleece polyester fabric. The gaiter is reversible to a solid color blaze orange. The gaiter consists of a tube approximately 13” in width and 10” in length in front and 12” in length in back with a drawstring in the back. The gaiter is pulled over the head and worn around the neck and covers the ears. You state that you will also be importing styles 22350201 and 2235009 and that they will be identical in fabric content and style with the exception of the camouflage pattern. The applicable subheading for gaiters, styles 22350203, 22350201 and 2235009 will be will be 6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted…Other accessories: Other: Other, Of man-made fibers: Other." The rate of duty will be 14.6% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 659. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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