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The tariff classification of a hat from Sri Lanka.
Issued April 24, 2007 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6505.90.6090
Headings: 6505
Product description
The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample Style 15370206 is a cuff-style hat made of knit fleece polyester fabric. Styles 1537021, 15370207 and 15370209 will also be imported. They are identical to Style 15370206 with the exception of the fabric pattern.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Styles 15370206, 15370201, 15370207 and 15370209 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric.
Full text
N009432 April 24, 2007 CLA-2-65:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Mr. Charles D. Ashear Paris Asia, Ltd. 350 Fifth Ave., Floor 70 New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from Sri Lanka. Dear Mr. Ashear: In your letter dated March 30, 2007, on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample Style 15370206 is a cuff-style hat made of knit fleece polyester fabric. Styles 1537021, 15370207 and 15370209 will also be imported. They are identical to Style 15370206 with the exception of the fabric pattern. The applicable subheading for the Styles 15370206, 15370201, 15370207 and 15370209 will be 6505.90.6090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric...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 duty rate will be 20 cents per kilogram plus 7% 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
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