CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 B82722
Mr. Rafael Herandez
The Disney Store, Inc.
101 North Brand Blvd., Suite 1000
Glendale, California 91203-2671
RE: The tariff classification of an infant and toddler raincoat
"rainslicker" from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Hernandez:
In your letter dated February 10, 1997 you requested a
classification ruling. A sample was submitted for examination
and will be returned per your request.
The submitted sample, Style CC2455 is a toddler raincoat
which you state to be composed of 100% nylon knit fabric coated
with 100% polyurethane. The coating completely obscures the
underlying fabric and the collar, cuffs and lining are of 100%
cotton. You also state in you letter that infant sizes will also
be imported. The raincoat features a full front snap opening,
two patch pockets and a collar.
The applicable subheading for the infant size Style, CC2455
will be 6111.30.5040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for Babies' garments and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted: Of synthetic fibers: Other,
Other: Other. The duty rate will be 16.7% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the toddler size, Style CC455
will be 6113.00.1010, Garments, made up of knitted or crocheted
fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907: Having an outer surface
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics
material which completely obscures the underling fabric, Women's
or girls'. The rate of duty will be 6.5% ad valorem.
The infant raincoat falls within textile category
designation 239. Based upon international textile trade
agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the
requirement of a visa. There is no textile category designation
for the toddler raincoat.
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 Martin
Weiss at 212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division