CLA-2-62:LA:S:T:1:2:G04 A85027
Ms. Robin K. Ferguson
Import/Export Manager
Hampton Industries, Inc.
P. O. Box 614
Kinston, NC 28502-0614
RE: The tariff classification of a child's after-bath robe from Pakistan
Dear Ms. Ferguson:
In your letter dated June 20, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, which will be imported as a "Playtowel," is a child's after-bath robe constructed from 100% cotton woven terry fabric. The garment is made from
a towel with a cutout in the center for the child's head and has a hood attached. The
garment is ornamented with additional fabric on the hood and the bottom of the
garment to represent various animals, such as a duck or rabbit. Although no size range
was indicated, the garment is designed for use by toddlers and children.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6208.91.1020, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for girls' bathrobes, dressing
gowns and similar articles of cotton. The rate of duty will be 8.3% ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 350. As a product of
Pakistan, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and 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.
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.
Children's robes sizes 0 to 14 are subject to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission's Flammability Standard for Children's Sleepwear, 16 CFR 1615 and 1616.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Audrey Adams
Port Director
Los Angeles