The tariff classification of a multi-wear cap from China

N279334 October 14, 2016 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:N3:358 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.00.6090 Ms. Kathy Trotta Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, New Jersey 08520 RE: The tariff classification of a multi-wear cap from China Dear Ms. Trotta: In your letter dated August 15, 2016, and received by this office on September 14, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your letter was accompanied by a sample. The sample will be returned to you, as requested. Item 55734, identified as a “Multi Wear Cap,” is constructed from 98 percent polyester and 2 percent spandex knit mesh fabric. The cap features a partially elasticized opening with capping and a scattered swirled ribbon design sewn onto the cap. You state the item is “a lightweight day to night cap that keeps your hair in place.” The applicable subheading 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, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: 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 the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Kim Wachtel at kimberly.a.wachtel@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division