The tariff classification of a cotton knit baseball-style hat for infants and toddlers, from China

PD B88448 September 9, 1997 CLA-2-65-CL:PD:FO:CBII:HO2 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.1515; 6505.90.1540 Ms. Gretchen H. Zink Import Production Administrator Talbots 175 Beal Street Hingham, Massachusetts 02043 RE: The tariff classification of a cotton knit baseball-style hat for infants and toddlers, from China Dear Ms. Zink: In your letter of August 18, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted two samples of a hat, your Style No. 81142702, for a binding ruling. You state that this hat will be produced in two sizes, Size S/M (for 6 - 18 months) and Size M/L (for 2T - 4T). The hat is a baseball-style hat, which is of a 100% cotton knit fabric. It has a U-shaped cut-out at the back, which is elasticized, and a strap at the bottom of the cut-out which is tied to adjust the fit. The applicable subheading for this hat in size S/M will be 6505.90.1515, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: other: of cotton, flax or both: knitted...of cotton: for babies. The rate of duty will be 8.2%. The applicable subheading for this hat in size M/L will be 6505.90.1540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed: other: of cotton, flax or both: knitted...of cotton: other: other. The rate of duty will be 8.2%. The applicable textile category for this hat in size S/M is 239. The applicable textile category for the hat in size M/L is 359. This merchandise is subject to visa requirements based on international textile trade agreements. 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 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. Your samples will be returned under separate cover. 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. Sincerely, John M. Regan Service Port Director Cleveland, Ohio