The tariff classification of a hair cutting cape from China

N125255 October 15, 2010 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:TA:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0091 Mr. Frank Gonzalez Quality Customs Broker, Inc. 615 N. Edgewood Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191 RE: The tariff classification of a hair cutting cape from China Dear Mr. Gonzalez: In your letter dated September 22, 2010, on behalf of CHS Marketing Group, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample is identified as Hair Cutting Cape. It is composed of woven polyester fabric which is coated with polyvinyl chloride. The cape is knee length and has an adjustable snap closure at the neck. The hair cutting cape is used to protect the clients clothing. The applicable subheading for the Hair Cutting Cape will be 6211.43.0091, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women’s or girls’: of man-made fibers, other. The rate of duty will be 16% 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 Rosemarie Hayward at (646) 733-3064. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division