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N2113192012-04-13New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of a cap from China.

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Summary

The tariff classification of a cap from China.

Ruling Text

N211319 April 13, 2012 CLA-2-65 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.00.6090 Ms. Joyce Wooley Augusta Sportswear 425 Park West Drive Grovetown, GA 30813 RE: The tariff classification of a cap from China. Dear Ms. Wooley: In your letter dated March 26, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 4145, identified as a “Color Block Sport Flex Hat” is a baseball-style cap constructed from 97% polyester and 3% spandex knit fabric. The cap features six color blocked panels with vent holes, a stitched color block peak, fabric covered button at the top, interior sweat band and elasticized back. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The applicable subheading for style 4145 will be 6505.00.6090, 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 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 Kimberly Praino at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division