The tariff classification of bridal headpieces from China.

NY B88340 August 27, 1997 CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 B88340 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.19.6000; 3926.20.9050 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. CR-777 is a circular-shaped headpiece. The front portion of the headpiece is decorated with plastic pearls and plastic beads sewn onto textile fabric flowers. A small comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. The essential character of the item is imparted by the plastic pearls and beads. 2. Style no. CR-702 is a circular-shaped headpiece. The front portion of the headpiece is covered with a textile fabric. The fabric is decorated with various sized plastic pearls, strung and shaped in patterns of flowers, covering the entire surface. A small comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. The essential character of the item is imparted by the plastic pearls. 3. Style no. CA-775 is an arc-shaped headpiece. It is decorated with white textile fabric flowers, plastic pearls and plastic beads. A comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. 4. Style no. BP-718 is an arc-shaped headpiece. It is decorated with various sized plastic pearls which are strung and shaped in floral and loop patterns. A comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. 5. Style no. SP-810 is a semicircular-shaped headpiece. It is covered with a white text textile fabric. The entire outer surface of the headpiece is decorated with plastic pearls. A small comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair. 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. CA-775, BP-718 and HB-706 (items 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 headpieces Styles no. CR-777 and CR-702 (items 1 and 2) will be 3926.20.9050, 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% ad valorem. 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