CLA-2-62:S:N:N3G:358 851190
Mr. Dave Walser
Arthur J. Humphreys, Inc.
P.O. Box 249
Sumas, WA 98295
RE: The tariff classification of infants' diapers from Canada.
Dear Mr. Walser:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : March 6, 1990
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, which has no style
number, is an infant's diaper. The outer
shell is vinyl and polyester knit. The
interior is 100 percent cotton flannel.
The capping is 50 percent cotton, 50
percent polyester. The diaper has velcro
closures. The item will be imported in
infants' sizes 0 to 2 years.
HTS PROVISION : Babies' garments and clothing accessories,
of cotton, other , other, diapers.
HTS SUBHEADING : 6209.20.5040
RATE OF DUTY : 9.9 percent ad valorem
DUTY CONCESSION : Goods classifiable under subheading
6209.20.5040, HTS, which have originated in
the territory of Canada, will be entitled
to a 7.9 percent ad valorem rate of duty
under the United States - Canada Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) upon compliance with all
applicable regulations.
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Merchandise from Canada is not currently
subject to a visa requirement or quota
restraints based upon international textile
trade agreements. The designated textile
and apparel category may be subdivided into
parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may
be affected. Since part categories are the
result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent
renegotiations and changes, to obtain the
most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time
of shipment, the Status Report On Current
Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs
Service, which is available for inspection
at your local Customs office.
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