CLA-2-62:SF G03 D81587
Mary L. Irish
Talbots
175 Beal Street
Hingham, MA 02043
RE: The tariff classification of babies' overalls from Indonesia
Dear Ms. Irish:
In your letter dated August 20, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style 91141746 is an overall made from a twill woven fabric
which you state will be either 100% cotton or 97% cotton and 3%
spandex. This overall is a long leg bib and brace overall with a
full snap crotch opening. These overalls have both a front and
back bib. The front bib is slightly tapered on the sides as it
extends upward from the front waistband and is straight across on
its top edge. The back bib is formed by the extension of the
vertically joined panels which form the back of the garment.
These panels taper to adjustable straps which are brought forward
over the shoulders and are buttoned to buttonholes on the front
bib top. There is a two button opening on each side descending
from the waist; an insert pocket on each front below the waist
and a patch pocket on each hip. The legs, as well as all other
edges are hemmed. You indicate that this overall will be in
babies' sizes 6.12.18 and 24 months.
The applicable subheading for Style 91141746 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 percent ad valorem.
This overall falls within textile category designation 239.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Indonesia are subject 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.
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