The tariff classification of headband from China.

N080103 November 4, 2009 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:TA:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.8500 Ms. Lisa Knerr American Eagle Outfitters 150 Thorn Hill Drive Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086-7528 RE: The tariff classification of headband from China. Dear Ms. Knerr: In your letter dated October7, 2009, on behalf of Blue Star Imports, L. P., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. Style 7919 is a women’s headband made of woven 100 percent cotton fabric with an overlay of glass beads. The headband is approximately 1 inch wide with two rows of elastic at the back. The applicable subheading for the Style 7919 will be 6217.10.8500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories… Accessories: Other: Headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles." The rate of duty will be 14.6 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division