NY a86037: The tariff classification of bridal headwear from China.

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                            NY A86037

                         August 15, 1996

CLA-2-39:RR:NC:5:353 A86037  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 3926.20.9050, 6702.90.3590

Mr. Terrance S. Lisoski
Terrance Int'l. Services, Inc.
Cargo Bldg. 80 Rm. 220
JFK Int'l. Airport 
Jamaica, N.Y. 11430

RE:  The tariff classification of bridal headwear from China. 

Dear Mr. Lisoski:

     In your letter dated July 22, 1996, on behalf of Terrance
Int'l. Services, Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.

     The two samples submitted are bridal headpieces.  Item AK-
7022ASO is a headpiece with a leaf design covered with plastic 
pearls and sequins.  Item K-8911PK/WH is a headpiece consisting
of artificial flowers in the design of rosebuds and leaves with
imitation pearls.  Both headpieces have a textile covered wire
which enables the headpiece to fit comfortably on the head.  
The samples will be returned to you as requested.

     The applicable subheading for item AK-7022ASO will be
3926.20.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other aritcles of plastics and articles
of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Articles of apparel
and clothing accessories (including gloves): Other: Other.  The
rate of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.   

     The applicable subheading for item K-8911PK/WH will be
6702.90.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(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 percent 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 Martin
Weiss at 212-466-5881.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division