The tariff classification of a paper straw hat from China.

N216346 May 10, 2012 CLA-2-65 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6504.00.3000 Mr. Darren Yokopenic HSN 1 HSN Drive St. Petersburg, FL 33729 RE: The tariff classification of a paper straw hat from China. Dear Mr. Yokopenic: In your letter dated May 2, 2012, on behalf of Ingenious Designs, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, no item number, is a floppy-style sun hat constructed of 100% paper straw strips sewn in a circular pattern that radiate from the crown. The hat features a brim which measures approximately 5 ½ inches in width and a fabric sweatband. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The applicable subheading for the hat will be 6504.00.3000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Of vegetable fibers, of unspun fibrous vegetable materials, of paper yarn or of any combination thereof: Sewed." The rate of duty will be 6 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