CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:353 85137
Ms. Mary Khollman
Heyman Corporation
6045 W. Howard Street
Niles, IL 60648
RE: The tariff classification of a bow and socks from Korea.
Dear Ms. Khollman:
In your letter dated April 3, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Two samples were submitted. The articles are a 100%
polyester hair bow and a pair of socks consisting of 65% cotton,
25% nylon and 10% spandex. The items are made in infant, toddler
and childrens sizes. The stripped bow has a hair clip attached
and the socks are stripped with the word "Oshkosh" at the top,
and the words "Oshkosh B' Gosh" on the sole, which is a trademark
of Oshkosh B' Gosh, Oshkosh.
The applicable subheading for the bow will be 9615.19.6010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling
pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those
of heading 8516, and pants thereof: Combs, hair-slides and the
like: Other, of textile materials. The rate of duty will be 11
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for sizes 3-4 1/2; 4-5 1/2; and 5-
6 1/2 will be 6111.20.6040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for babies' garments and
clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton: Other,
other. the rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for sizes 6-7 1/2; 7 1/2 -9 and 9
to 11 will be 6115.19.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for panty hose, tights,
stockings, socks and other hosiery, including stockings for
varicose veins, and footwear without applied soles, knitted or
crocheted: Of other textile materials, of cotton. The rate of
duty will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The bow is not subject to quota restraints and visa
requirements.
Sizes 3-4 1/2; 4-5 1/2; 5-6 1/2 and 6-7 1/2 fall within
textile category designation 239 and sizes 7 1/2 9 and 9 to 11
fall within textile category 359. Based upon international
textile trade agreements, products of Korea are subject to quota
restraints and visa requirements.
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 (Restraints Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available
for inspection at your local Customs office.
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