CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:3:358 D80854
Mr. Rafael Hernandez
The Disney Store
101 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 1000
Glendale, CA 91203-2671
RE: The tariff classification of a girl's jumper from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Hernandez:
In your letter dated July 27, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #TDG520, is a girl's jumpsuit.
The top portion of the garment is constructed of 100% woven denim
fabric and features a front bib rise, functional buttons at the
waist sides, and oversize armhole openings. The top portion also
has two adjustable over-the-shoulder straps that fasten in front,
and a screen printed design of three animals at the chest area.
The skirt portion is constructed of 90% polyester, 10% spandex
velour knit fabric and has gathered fabric at the waist and a
hemmed bottom.
The item is intended for use during cold weather months and
is designed to be worn with an upper body garment such as a shirt
or blouse.
We have determined that the essential character of the
jumper is the knit fabric.
Your letter did not indicate the size(s) in which the
garment will be imported. We
assume, for the purposes of classification, that the garment will
be imported in sizes 2-16. We are returning you sample as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the jumper will be
6114.30.3014, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted,
of man-made fibers, other, other. The rate of duty will be 15.6%
ad valorem.
The jumper falls within textile category designation 659.
Based upon textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
presently subject to quota restraints and 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