CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:3:358 D80764
Ms. Hazel D. Ericta
C.F.L. Sportswear Trading Inc.
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite #4010
New York, N.Y. 10118
RE: The tariff classification of an infant's coverall and hat
from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Ericta:
In your letter dated July 27, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #178456, is an infant's 80%
cotton, 20% polyester velour coverall and hat set. The coverall
is knit and features a shirt type collar, long sleeves, a three
snap front opening, and a seven button snap crotch. The hat is
knit and features a two inch brim.
The coverall and hat are a retail set classifiable in the
provision for the coverall, the component which imparts the
essential character.
You state in your letter that the coverall and hat will be
imported in infants' sizes 3-12 months.
The applicable subheading for the coverall and hat will be
6111.20.6020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for babies' garments and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, other, other, sets.
The duty rate will be 8.4% ad valorem. The coverall and hat, falls within textile category
designation 239. Based upon textile trade agreements, products
of the Hong Kong are presently subject to visa requirements.
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 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 Bruce
Kirschner at 212-466-5865.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division