The tariff classification of hat from China.

NY L89998 February 16, 2006 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:3:353 L89998 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Ms. Francine Marcoux Hampton Direct, Inc. 350 Pioneer Drive P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of hat from China. Dear Ms. Marcoux: In your letter dated January 23, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Your submitted sample, style #53080/ Brown Stylish Knitted Hat w/ Visor is constructed of knit 100% acrylic. The hat features a knitted snowflake pattern on its flat top. The hat also has a 3½ inch wide cuff and a peak. The cuff can be turned down to cover the ears. The item is snug fitting. The identical hat, except for the color (blue) will be imported as style #53082. The applicable subheading for styles #53080 and #53082 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric. . . .: other: of man-made fibers: knitted or crocheted or made up from knitted or crocheted fabric: not in part of braid, other: other: other The duty rate will be 20 cents per kilogram plus 7 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Styles #53080 and #53082 fall within textile category designation 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