CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:355 E80482
Mr. John B. Pellegrini
Ross & Hardies
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022-3219
RE: The tariff classification of men’s swimwear and men’s shorts from Italy and Singapore.
Dear Mr. Pellegrini:
In your letter dated April 9, 1999 on behalf of your client, adidas America, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
Two samples were submitted. Style 63195 is a man’s knit full-body swimsuit composed of 72% nylon and 28% elastane. It has an opening with a zipper closure at the neckline, long arm sleeves and long leg sleeves extending to the ankles. It is elasticized at the wrists and the ankles. Style 62145 is a pair of men’s knit pull-on shorts composed of 72% nylon 28% elastane. The shorts have an elasticized waistband, a functional drawstring and hemmed leg openings. They are knee length.
The applicable subheading for the full-body swimsuit will be 6112.31.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men’s swimwear of synthetic fibers. The duty rate will be 26.8% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the shorts will be 6103.43.1550, HTS, which provides for men’s shorts of synthetic fibers. The rate of duty will be 29.1% ad valorem.
The bodysuit falls within textile category designation 659. The shorts fall within textile category 647. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Singapore are subject to quota and/or the requirement of a visa. Textile category 659 is subject to the requirement of a visa. Textile category 647 is subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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.
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 Gerard Shea at 212-637-7082.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division