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July 28, 1999

CLA-2-3:RR:NC:3:353 E84884

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6117.10.2030

Ms. Joanne Balice
CBI Distributing Corp.
ClaireÂ’s Accessories
2400 W. Central Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

RE: The tariff classification of a scarf from Taiwan.

Dear Ms. Balice:

In your letter dated July 8, 1999 you requested a classification ruling.

The submitted sample is a scarf composed of 100% polyester fabric. You state in your letter that the scarf is of woven fabric, however after US Customs examination it appears to be of knitted fabric. The scarf is approximately 30 inches in length and consists of yarn looped around itself to form a narrow fabric. The loops are held in place with two parallel chain stitches which run the length of the scarf.

The applicable subheading for the scarf will be 6117.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted,Âclothing accessories: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Of man-made fibers, Other.” The duty rate will be 11.6% ad valorem.

The scarf falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.USTREAS.GOV. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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 212-637-7084.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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