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The tariff classification of a hat from China.
Issued July 20, 2011 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. The submitted sample, item 69850, is a tam beret made of knitted 100 percent acrylic fabric. The classic beret is made of a stockinette stitch with variegated colors of blue, purple and black.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Tam Beret item 69850 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
N172317 July 20, 2011 CLA-2-65 OT:RR:NC:N3:353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6505.90.6090 Ms. Janet Pendris Hampton Direct 291 Hurricane Lane P.O. Box 1199 Williston, Vermont 05495 RE: The tariff classification of a hat from China. Dear Ms. Pendris: In your letter dated June 20, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, item 69850, is a tam beret made of knitted 100 percent acrylic fabric. The classic beret is made of a stockinette stitch with variegated colors of blue, purple and black. The applicable subheading for the Tam Beret item 69850 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 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 Kimberly Praino at (646) 733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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