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NY E88098




October 28, 1999

CLA-2-96:RR:NC:SP:233 E88098

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 9615.19.6000; 6702.90.3500

Ms. Lana Wang
Success System Services
7740 E. Garvey Avenue, #D
Rosemead, CA 91770

RE: The tariff classification of bridal headpieces from China.

Dear Ms. Wang:

In your letter dated September 27, 1999, on behalf of Apex T.K. Corp., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

The submitted samples are as follows:

1. Item S-2066 is an arc-shaped headpiece measuring approximately 5” in length. It is decorated with seven white textile flowers, imitation pearls and rhinestones. A comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair.

2. Item B-8855IV is an arc-shaped headpiece measuring approximately 6 ½” in length. It is covered with ivory satin and trimmed with textile braid and imitation pearls. A comb is attached to the underside of the headpiece for securing the item to the hair.

3. Item CH-034 is a fabric covered horseshoe shaped headband. The top portion of the headband is decorated with textile flowers and leaves and imitation pearls.

4. Item B-8919 is a fabric covered horseshoe shaped headband. The entire outer surface is decorated with textile flowers.

5. Item B-8783 is a fabric covered horseshoe shaped headband. The entire outer surface is decorated with man-made fiber textile flowers and leaves, and imitation pearls. The essential character of this item is imparted by the textile flowers.

The applicable subheading for the bridal headpieces, Items S-2066, B-8855IV, CH-034, and B-8919 will be 9615.19.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Combs, hair-slides and the like: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 11% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the bridal headpiece, Item B-8783, will be 6702.90.3500, HTS, which provides for Artificial flowers, foliage and fruit and parts thereof; articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit: Of other materials: Other: Of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 9% ad valorem.

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 Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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