The tariff classification of a hat from China.

N110989 July 8, 2010 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:TA:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Mr. Joel Schwartz Paris Asia, Ltd. 1385 Broadway, 21st Floor New York, New York 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China. Dear Mr. Schwartz: In your letter dated June 15, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, Style FG31A502 is a tight fitting beanie-style hat made of knit 100 percent acrylic fabric. The hat will be imported in several colors. The applicable subheading for the hat Style FG31A502 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/. 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