The tariff classification of artificial flowers from China.

NY M84369 July 6, 2006 CLA-2-67:RR:NC:SP:225 M84369 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO. 6702.90.3500 Ms. Bobbie Stellner US JHI Corp. 4510 Regent Street, Suite 3 Madison, WI 53705 RE: The tariff classification of artificial flowers from China. Dear Ms. Stellner: In your letter received in this office on June 19, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as girl hair accessory style number PLCK-05 (PC8359HB). The self fabric elasticized headband is made of 100 percent nylon. It is adorned with one flower made of polyester woven fabric. The artificial flower imparts the essential character to this item. The applicable subheading for headband with the artificial flower, will be 6702.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: Other: of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 9 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 Alice Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division