The tariff classification of a helmet from China.

NY L85981 July 19, 2005 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:N3:353 L85981 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Mr. Joseph Koo Tae Hoon Koo CHB 149-15 177th St. Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a helmet from China. Dear Mr. Koo: In your letter dated June 20, 2005 on behalf of Philadelphia Rapid Transit, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is a hat resembling a football helmet composed of a knitted polyester outer shell with a foam core. Spectators at football games will likely wear the item. You suggest classification in subheading 9505.90.6000, which does not apply as the item is not used on a festive occasion.  The applicable subheading for the hat will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of man-made fibers: Not in part of braid, Other: Other." The duty rate will be 20 cents/kg + 7% 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