CLA-2-61:SF G03 D81495
Robert T. Stack
Tompkins & Davidson, LLP
One Astor Plaza
New York, NY 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of a coverall and hat from
Thailand
Dear Mr. Stack:
In your letter dated August 19, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling, on behalf of your client, Avon Products,
Inc.
Style PP 178458 consists of two items made from a fine knit
fabric which you state is 100% cotton. The first item is a long
sleeve, full length coverall with rib knit cuffs at the wrists
and the ankles. This coverall has an opening on the left
shoulder which is secured by 3 snaps and a fully opening crotch
which is secured by 9 snaps on the inner leg seams. The round
neckline is finished with a band of rib knit. There is a large
decorative textile applique in the form of a bunny on both the
front and back right side of the garment. The second item is a
pullover cap made from the same fabric as the coverall. The cap
has bunny ears extending from the top seam and an embroidered
bunny face on the center front. You have indicated that these 2
items will be imported together as a set. Style PP 178458 comes
in sizes "Small" ( 9-12 months), "Medium" (18-24 months) and
"Large" (2T-3T).
The applicable subheading for the coverall and hat set in
both size Small and Medium 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 rate of duty will be 8.4
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the coverall in size Large
will be 6114.20.0046, HTS, which provides for Other garments,
knitted or crocheted: Of cotton: Coveralls, jumpsuits and similar
apparel: Other: Girls'. The rate of duty will be 11.2 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the hat in size Large will be
6505.90.1540, HTS, which provides for Hats and other headgear,
knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile
fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or
trimmed; hair-nets or any material, whether or not liner or
trimmed: Other: Of cotton, flax or both: Knitted: Of cotton:
Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem.
The small and medium size coverall and hat set falls within
textile category designation 239; the large size coverall falls
within category 237, and the hat within category 359. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Thailand in
these categories are subject to the requirement of a visa;
categories 237 and 359 are subject to quota as well.
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.
In accordance with your request your samples will be
returned to you under separate cover.
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,
Alice M. Rigdon
Port Director
San Francisco