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65.07 - Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear. This heading covers only the following fittings for headgear : (1) Head-bands for fitting on the inside edge of the crown. These are usually of leather, but may also be of composition leather, of oiled cloth or other coated fabric, etc. They are classified in this heading only when cut to length or otherwise ready for incorporation in the headgear. They frequently bear an inscription of the hat-maker's name, etc. (2) Linings and part linings normally made of textile material but sometimes of plastics, leather, etc. These also usually bear a printed indication of the hat-maker's name, etc. It should be noted that labels of the kind used for attaching to the inside crown of the hat, etc., are not included in this heading. (3) Covers, generally of textile fabric or plastics. (4) Hat foundations; these may consist of stiffened fabric (e.g., buckram), of paperboard, papier machk, cork, pith, metal, etc. (5) Hat frames, e.g., wire frames (sometimes gimped with textile or other material) and spring frames for opera hats. (6) Peaks (e.g., for uniform or other caps). Peaks designed for wear mainly as e eshades are classified as headgear if they incorporate a head piece (crown) of any h d , o erwise they are classified according to their constituent material. (7) Chinstraps; narrow strips or bands (including plaited stri s) of leather, textile fabric, lastics, etc. They are usually made so that they may be a lusted to the required len th. $hey may also serve as an ornamental trimming. Chinstraps are included in this hea mg only if they are ready for incorporation in headgear. J