CLA-2-62:SF G03 D81755
Ludene Murphree
Gap Inc.
One Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: The tariff classification of babies' and girl's garments
from the Philippines
Dear Ms. Murphree:
In your letter dated August 25, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style 312679 is made from a woven printed fabric which you
state is 55% linen and 45% rayon. This style consists of two
garments. The first is a sleeveless sundress with a partial back
opening secured by 2 plastic buttons. This garment has a center
front scoop neckline and a somewhat lower straight across back
neckline. There are narrow self fabric adjustable shoulder
straps which fasten to buttonholes located on the upper edge of
the back. The gathered skirt portion is hemmed, and there is
decorative crocheted edging around the bodice front, the shoulder
straps and the skirt hem. The second garment is a diaper cover
of identical fabric. This diaper cover has an elasticized waist
and leg openings. You have indicated that this style will be
imported in both babies' and toddler's sizes.
The applicable subheading for the dress and diaper cover in
the babies' sizes will be 6209.90.9000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Babies'
garments and clothing accessories: Of other textile materials:
Other. The rate of duty will be 2.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the dress in toddler sizes
will be 6204.49.5060, HTS, which provides for Women's or girls'
suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts,
divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and
shorts (other than swimwear): Dresses : Of other textile
materials: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be 7.3 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the diaper cover in toddler
sizes will be 6211.49.9090, HTS which provides for Track suits,
ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women's
or girls': of other textile materials: Other: Other. The rate of
duty will be 7.6 percent ad valorem.
The babies' dress and diaper cover fall within textile
category designation 839; the toddler dress within category 836;
the diaper cover within category 859. Based upon international
textile trade agreements, products of the Philippines are subject
to the requirement of a visa and those in category 836 are
subject to quota restraints 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 sample 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