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N150957 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a hat from China

Issued April 1, 2011 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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N1 N150957 (April 1, 2011)

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6505.90.6090

Headings: 6505

Product description

The sample will be returned to you. The Element Wik-Sof Beanie hat, style 223830, is made of 100 percent polyester knit fabric. The hat features a knit fleece lining and stitching at the crown.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the Element Wik-Sof Beanie hat 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.

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N150957 April 1, 2011 CLA-2-65:OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Mr. Mike Rizner Augusta Sportswear P.O. Box 14939 Augusta, GA 30919 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China Dear Mr. Rizner: In your letter dated February 22, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The Element Wik-Sof Beanie hat, style 223830, is made of 100 percent polyester knit fabric. The hat features a knit fleece lining and stitching at the crown. The applicable subheading for the Element Wik-Sof Beanie hat 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 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 the 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 the National Import Specialist at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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