NY 863263: The tariff classification of a Cotton Interlock HairAccessory or Ponytail Holder from Hong Kong.

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                               NY 863263

                               June 06 1991


CLA-2-96:S:N1:236 863263  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9615.19.6010  

Ms. Brenda J. Gomez
World Express Inc.
P.O. Box 489
E. Boston, MA  02128

RE:  The tariff classification of a Cotton Interlock Hair
Accessory or   Ponytail Holder from Hong Kong.

Dear Ms. Gomez:

     In your letter dated May 7, 1991, on behalf of your client,
Robert Scott Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling. 
     
  
     The prospective import, "Cotton Interlock Hair Accessory" or
Ponytail Holder is an elastic band totally covered by cotton
material.  The following style numbers and descriptions will be
imported:

               2000HA  Dot Print 100% Cotton Interlock
               2001HA  Medallion Print, 100% Cotton Interlock
               2002HA  Diamond Print,   100% Cotton Interlock
               3000HA  Snowman Print,   100% Cotton Interlock
               3001HA  Stocking Print,  100% Cotton Interlock 

     The applicable subheading for the ponytail holder will be
9615.19.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other combs, hair-slides and the like:
of textile materials.  The rate of duty will be 11 percent.   
     
     Each item should be marked as clearly, legibly and indelibly
as possible with the proper country of origin.

     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).


     
     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport