CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:353 M83462

Mr. Robert T. Stack
Tompkins & Davidson, LLP
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036-9

RE: The tariff classification of a scarf from China.

Dear Mr. Stack:

In your letter dated May 15, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested.

The submitted sample, PP 1039614, Cold Weather Scarf, is a rectangular-shaped scarf composed of knit 70% acrylic/30% wool fabric with fringe on both ends. The scarf measures approximately 14” in width and 56” in length.

The applicable subheading for style SC6091JU5 will be 6117.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Other made up clothing or accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or clothing accessories: Shawls, scarves mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Of man-made fibers, Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair.” The duty rate will be 11.3 percent ad valorem. The textile category designation is 459. 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/.

Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov.

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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division