CLA-2-62:LA:S:T:1:2:G04 C89449
Mr. David J. Evan
Grunfeld, Desidero, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP
245 Park Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10167-3397
RE: The tariff classification of an infant's and toddler boy's
woven beach cover-up from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Evan:
In your letter dated June 23, 1998, on behalf of your
client, Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample is a beach cover-up constructed from
100% cotton woven terry fabric. The garment features a full
front opening with a zipper closure, a hood, long sleeves with
elasticized cuffs, and an elasticized waist. The garment will be
imported as style 1101375 in infants' sizes up to 24 months and
as style 1101384 in toddler boys' sizes 2T to 4T.
Your sample will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the infant's beach cover-up,
style 1101375, will be 6209.20.5050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS), which provides for babies' garments
and clothing accessories: of cotton: other: other: other: other.
The rate of duty will be 9.7% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the toddler boy's beach cover-up, style 1101384, will be 6207.91.1000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or
boys' . . . bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles:
other: of cotton: bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles.
The rate of duty will be 9.1% ad valorem.
The infant's beach cover-up, style 1101375, falls within
textile category designation 239. As a product of Hong Kong,
this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement based upon
international textile trade agreements. The toddler boy's beach
cover-up, style 1101384, falls within textile category
designation 350. As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is
subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon
international textile trade agreements.
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. 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated
above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the
time this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Irene Jankov,
Port Director
Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport