The tariff classification of an infant’s hat from China.

N068495 August 5, 2009 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:TA:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.8045 Ms. Debbie Mayard Hamco, Inc. P.O. Box 1028 Gonzales, Louisiana 70707 RE: The tariff classification of an infant’s hat from China. Dear Ms. Mayard: In your letter dated July 10, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample is an infant’s brim hat made of 100 % woven brushed polyester fabric with SPF 50+ to block sun rays. The hat has approximately a 3 ¼ inch brim and two self tie chin straps. The applicable subheading for the infant’s brim hat will be 6505.90.8045, 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: Other: Of man-made fibers: Other: Not in part of braid, Other: For babies." The rate of duty will be 18.7 cents /kg + 6.8% 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/. 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