CLA-2-62,65:S:N:N5:353 884536
TARIFF No.: 6213.20.2000; 6211.42.0080; 6217.10.0010; 6505.90.2030
Mr. William T. Clune
Emery Customs Brokers
1 John James Audubon Pkwy., Suite 110
Amherst, NY 14228
RE: The Tariff classification of a handkerchief, apron, collar and
baby bonnet from Brazil.
Dear Mr. Clune:
In your letter dated March 31, 1993, on behalf of silver Rain
Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
Four samples were submitted with your inquiry. All item will
be trimmed with openwork material which you have indicated will be
either machine made or handmade. sample #1 is a woven 100 percent
cotton handkerchief. The handkerchief is not hemmed; it has an
unfinished edge that has been whipped stitched. A decorative
cotton edging has been attached. Sample #2 is a child's apron
consisting of 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The apron covers the
front torso and features ruffled straps at the shoulders, one
pocket consisting of openwork material at the chest, two pockets on
either side of the apron and two textile straps that extend around
the waist. Sample #3 is a woven 100 percent cotton collar with
three fabric covered buttons at the back, embroidery at the front
openwork material at the bottom of the collar. The collar is large
and is designed to be worn with different garments. Sample #4 is a
infants' hat made entirely of 100 percent cotton openwork material
with three rosettes on either side of the bonnet and two ribbon
ties.
The applicable subheading for the handkerchief will be
6213.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for handkerchief: Of cotton: Other. The rate
of duty will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the apron will be 6211.42.0080,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments:
Other garments, women's or girls': Of cotton, other. The rate of
duty will be 8.6 percent J valorem.
The applicable subheading for the collar will be 6217.10.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other made up clothing accessories; parts of orients
or of clothing
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accessories, other than those of heading 6212: Accessories, of
cotton. The rate of duty will be 15.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bonnet will be 6505.90.2030
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made
up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not
in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hairnets of any
material, whether or not lined or trimmed: Other: Of cotton , flax
or both: Not knitted: Certified hand-loomed and folklore products;
and headgear of cotton, for babies. The rate of duty will be 8
percent ad valorem.
The handkerchief and bonnet fall within textile category
designation 330 and 239 respectively. The apron and collar fall
within textile category 359. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Brazil are not subject to quota restraints
but and export visa is required.
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 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