CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:TA:353
Ms. Janet Pendris
Hampton Direct
291 Hurricane Lane
P.O. Box 1199
Williston, Vermont 05495
RE: The tariff classification of hooded scarf from China.
Dear Ms. Pendris:
In your letter dated September 8, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample Item 74540, 35 Below Hooded Scarf/Red is made of knit 100 percent polyester fleece fabric measuring approximately sixty four inches in length. The item wraps around your neck and shoulders and the hood portion covers the head. The hooded scarf will also be imported in various colors Item 74532, Black and Item 74534 Heather Grey.
The applicable subheading for the hooded scarf, Items 74540, 74532 and 74534 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted: 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 kg + 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 World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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