CLA-2-95:S:N:N3D:225-862102
Mr. Leonard J. Liff
Creative Images, Inc.
6025 W. Monroe
Phoenix, Arizona 85043
RE: The tariff classification of a festive hat from China
Dear Mr. Liff:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : April 2, 1991
ON BEHALF OF : Creative Images, Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : Item number 52220, is a
St. Patrick's Day Tam. The
tam is made of 100 percent
polyester. It will be green in
color and is considered a festive
article.
HTS PROVISION : Festive, carnival or other enter-
tainment articles; parts and
accessories thereof: other: other
HTS SUBHEADING : 9505.90.6000
RATE OF DUTY : 3.1 percent ad valorem
MARKING : Section 304 of the Tariff Act of
1930 as amended, states that all
articles entering the commerce of the
United States must be marked as
permanently and conspicuously as the
article will permit. The sample
submitted to this office was found to
be not legally marked.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the
entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.
If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling
should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer
handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport