CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:3:358 C89308
Mr. Ray Meighan
Federated Merchandising Group
1440 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a pair of boy's swim trunks from Malaysia.
Dear Mr. Meighan:
In your letter dated June 22, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #2700000430 is a pair of boy's 100% nylon swim
trunks. The garment is woven and features an elasticized drawstring waist, a
Velcro-like fly front, and a polyester mesh lining. The swim trunks also have a
right front patch pocket with a Velcro-like closure and hemmed leg openings.
You state in your letter that the garment will be imported in boys' sizes
2-7X.
We are returning your sample as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the swim trunks will be 6211.11.1020 Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits,
ski-suits and swimwear; other garments, swimwear; men's or boys', of man-made
fibers, boys'. The duty rate will be 28.9% ad valorem.
The swim trunks, fall within textile category designation 659. Based upon
textile trade agreements, products of Malaysia are presently 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 (Restraint 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 Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Bruce Kirschner at 212-466-5865.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division