The tariff classification of bridal headpieces from China.

NY B88333 August 27, 1997 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 B88333 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.19.6000; 6217.10.9530 Ms. Kimberly Carter Circle International, Inc. 4711 LeBourget Drive St. Louis, MO 63134 RE: The tariff classification of bridal headpieces from China. Dear Ms. Carter: In your letter dated August 1, 1997, on behalf of Bridal Originals, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted the following samples with your request: 1. Style no. AB-766 is a semicircular-shaped headpiece. It is decorated with ivory colored textile components and plastic pearls strung and shaped in arcs. The essential character of the item is imparted by the textile components. 2. Style no. FH-747 is an arc-shaped headpiece. It is decorated with three large white textile flowers surrounded by smaller white textile flowers, and plastic pearls strung and attached in loops. A small comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. 3. Style no. FH-746 is a semicircular-shaped headpiece. It is covered with a pink textile fabric. The fabric is decorated with small plastic pearls and one pink and ivory colored textile flower. 4. Style no. BP-759 is an arc-shaped headpiece. It is decorated with three large ivory colored textile flowers, rhinestones and plastic pearls. A small comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. 5. Style no. FH-795 is a semicircular-shaped headpiece. It is covered with a white textile fabric. The fabric is decorated with small plastic pearls and one white textile flower. After the headpieces are imported into the United States, veils will be attached to them, forming complete bridal veils. The applicable subheading for bridal headpieces Styles no. FH-747, FH-746, BP-759 and FH-795 (items 2, 3, 4 and 5) will be 9615.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for bridal headpiece Style no. AB-766 (item 1) will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 6212: Accessories: Other, Other: Of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 15.2% ad valorem. The bridal headpiece which is classified under subheading 6217.10.9530 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of international 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 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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-466-5739. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Chief, Special Products Branch National Commodity Specialist Division