The tariff classification of a steam cap from China.

N083760 December 9, 2009 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:TA:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.2060 Mr. Dennis Awaa Inter-Orient Services 1455 Monterey Pass Road, Suite 205 Monterey Park, California 91754 RE: The tariff classification of a steam cap from China. Dear Mr. Awaa: In your letter dated November 11, 2009, on behalf of Microwaves, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample The Warm Steamy Cap is made of an outer shell of woven 100 percent cotton fabric. The cap is fabric lined and has a Nomex fill. The eight panel bouffant cap is used to set hair by heating the cap in the microwave oven and placing it on the head for a short period of time. The applicable subheading for The Warm Steamy Cap will be 6505.90.2060, 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, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether lined or trimmed: Other: Other: Of cotton flax or both: Not knitted… headwear of cotton, Other." The rate of duty will be 7.5 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/. 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