The tariff classification of a plastic headband from China

N016366 September 5, 2007 CLA-2-96:RR:SP:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9615.11.5000 Kathy Trotta Conair Corporation 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 RE: The tariff classification of a plastic headband from China Dear Ms. Trotta: In your letter dated August 23, 2007 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted a sample of model number 48508 which is a headband composed of rigid plastic. A plastic flower measuring 2 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches is attached to the headband as ornamentation. The flower is embedded with imitation gemstones. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the headband will be 9615.11.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof: Combs, hair-slides and the like: Of hard rubber or plastics: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be free. 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 Larry Mushinske at 646-733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division