The tariff classification of a headband and hairbands from China

N202216 February 28, 2012 CLA-2-63:OT:RR:NC:N3:351 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9889, 6117.80.8500 Ms. Pat McKeldin Under Armour, Incorporated 1020 Hull Street Baltimore, MD 21230 RE: The tariff classification of a headband and hairbands from China Dear Ms. McKeldin: In your letter dated January 27, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted five samples. Style 1233220A is a sweatband made up of knit fabric with elastomeric filaments in the warp. The sweatband, measuring 1-1/2” wide and 9” in diameter, has a reflective rubber logo and the word “Run” glued to the front. Reflective threads also run around the band with rubber on the underside to help secure the sweatband to the head. The applicable subheading for sweatband style 1233220A will be 6307.90.9889, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up textile articles, other. The rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem. The four other samples are hairbands, all identified as style 1233091A. They are narrow hairbands used by athletes to keep their hair in place. The items measure approximately one half inch in width and are constructed of knit man-made fiber fabric with rubber logos on the underside to help secure them to the head. The applicable subheading for hairbands style 1233091A will be 6117.80.8500, HTSUS, which provides for “Other made up accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: other accessories: Other: headbands, ponytail holders and similar articles.” The duty rate will be 14.6 % 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/. The samples will be returned as you requested. 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 Mitchel Bayer at (646) 733-3102. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division