The tariff classification of headbands from China.

N219160 June 14, 2012 CLA-2-61 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.8500; 6217.10.8500; 3926.20.9050 Ms. Maria E. Julia ANN, Inc. 7 Times Square New York, NY 10036 RE: The tariff classification of headbands from China. Dear Ms. Julia: In your letter dated May 24, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling for three items. The submitted sample, style number 290987, is identified as a Sequin Flower Stretch Headband. The headband is comprised of elasticized knit man-made fiber fabric. The narrow headband features three attached flowers, which are decorated with plastic sequins and tiny seed beads. The submitted sample, style number 290981, is identified as a Sparkle Braided Stretch Headband. The headband, which measures approximately ¾ inch in width, is comprised of elastic braided fabric. The braided fabric encircles most of the head except for a textile stretch cord at the back. The submitted sample, style number 284071, is identified as a Pearl Stretch Headband. The headband, which measures approximately ¾ inch in width, is comprised of strands of small plastic pearls that are braided together. The pearl strands encircle most of the head except for a textile stretch cord at the back. You have suggested classification under tariff subheading 9615.11.5000, HTSUS, which provides for combs, hair-slides and the like. However, these headbands are not constructed of rigid or semi-rigid plastic and are not classifiable under that subheading. The samples will be returned to you as requested. The applicable subheading for style number 290987 will be 6117.80.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Other accessories: Other: headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles." The rate of duty will be 14.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style number 290981 will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212 Accessories: Other: Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles." The rate of duty will be 14.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style number 284071 will be 3926.20.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories…Other: Other, Other." The rate of duty will be 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 Kimberly Praino at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division