CLA-2-39,61:S:N:N5:353 884088
TARIFF NO: 3926.20.5050; 6117.10.2030
Ms. Debra L. Micklis
International, Inc.
11222 South La Cienega Blvd., Suite 260
Inglewood, CA. 90304
RE: The tariff classification of bridal headpieces and veils from
Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Micklis:
In your letter doted March 16, 1993, on behalf of Marabella
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Three samples were submitted with your request. Style 9331 is
a headpiece made of a semi-rigid plastic band covered with textile
material. Imitation pearls and beads made of plastic material are
sewn onto the fabric and crown of the headpiece to form an
intricate design. On either side of the band is a comb to
facilitate holding the headpiece in place. The headpiece can be
worn with or without a veil. Style 8010 consists of textile
artificial flower spray with imitation pearls and a 100 percent
polyester veil attached. Style 9321 consists of imitation pearls
and crystals made of plastic material with a 100 percent polyester
veil attached to the headpiece.
The applicable subheading for styles 9331 and will be
3926.20.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other articles of plastics and articles
of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914; Articles of apparel
and clothing accessories (including gloves): Other: Other, other.
The rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for styles 8010 and 9321 will be
6117.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories,
knitted or crocheted: knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of
clothing accessories: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils
and the like: Of man-made fibers, other. The rate of duty will be
12 percent ad valorem.
Styles 8010 and 9321 falls within textile category designation
659. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements and an export license is
required.
The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided
into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the
subject merchandise may be affected. Since part categories are the
result of bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes, to obtain the most current information
available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
shipment, the Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint
Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is
available for inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should he 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.
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport