The tariff classification of bandanas from China

N277766 August 25, 2016 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6213.20.1000 Mr. Adrian Boslooper Air Tiger Express (USA) Inc. 149-09 183rd Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 RE: The tariff classification of bandanas from China Dear Mr. Boslooper: In your letter dated June 16, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you, as requested. The submitted samples are two bandanas made of 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The bandanas are hemmed on all sides and measure 21" x 21", which is approximately 53 centimeters square. Chapter 63 Note 7 states, “Scarves and articles of the scarf type, square or approximately square, of which no side exceeds 60 centimeters are to be classified as handkerchiefs (heading 6213). Handkerchiefs of which any side exceeds 60 centimeters are to be classified in heading 6214.” The applicable subheading for the cotton bandanas will be 6213.20.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for handkerchiefs: of cotton: hemmed, not containing lace or net. The duty rate will be 13.2 percent ad valorem. 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 Rosemarie Hayward via email at rosemariecasey.hayward@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division