CLA-2-61:A:G01
Mr. Al Andrews
Bath & Body Works
7 Limited Parkway East
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
RE: The tariff classification of babies' bibs from China
Dear Mr. Andrews:
In your letter dated May 26, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample, style 11248, is a baby's bib made of
65 percent polyester 35 percent cotton knit material with a backing of 100
percent PVC, fastens at the back of the neck with metal snaps and is decorated
on the front with a woven applique.
The applicable subheading for the bib, style 11248, 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 rate of duty will be 16.6 percent ad valorem.
As requested, your sample will be returned.
The bib falls within textile category designation 239. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of China are 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.
Sincerely,
John J. Deegan
Port Director
Atlanta, GA