The tariff classification of a hat from China

N281459 December 23, 2016 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:N3:358 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.00.6090 Ms. Kelly Pickard Augusta Sportswear 425 Park West Drive Grovetown, Georgia 30813 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China Dear Ms. Pickard : In your letter dated November 15, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A photograph of the item was provided. Style #223845, identified as the “Constant Beanie,” is a knit hat constructed from 100 percent acrylic yarns. The beanie-style hat is snug fitting and features a pom-pom at the top of the crown and a 3 inch cuff. The applicable subheading for Style 223845 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; hair-nets of any material, 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