The tariff classification of a hood from China.

N121235 September 10, 2010 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:TA:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, VT 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a hood from China. Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated August 27, 2010 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, SKU # 64620 Reversible Fleece Hood and Neck Warmer, is constructed of knit polyester fleece fabric on both sides. The reversible one size fits most hood features a neck warmer, is tan on one side and black on the other, measures approximately 17 inches long, and has a face opening about 11¼ inches in circumference. The applicable subheading for the SKU # 64620 Reversible Fleece Hood and Neck Warmer will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Hats or other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made from lace, felt or other textile fabrics, in the piece (but not in strips)…Other: Other: Of man-made fibers: Knitted or crocheted or made up of from knitted or crocheted fabric: Not in part of braid, Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty 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