CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:358 D83704
Mr. John Imbrogulio
Nordstrom
P.O. Box 870
Seattle, WA 98111
RE: The tariff classification of infants' tops from Macau.
Dear Mr. Imbrogulio:
In your letter dated October 13, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted samples are described as follows:
Style #BN50080 - an infant's knit top. The garment is
constructed of 98% cotton/2% spandex and feature a
scoop neckline, long sleeves with hemmed cuffs, a full
front opening with a four button closure, and a round
hemmed bottom.
Style #BN50087 - an infant's knit top. The garment is
constructed of 98% cotton/2% spandex and feature a
scoop neckline, long sleeves with hemmed cuffs, a full
front opening with a four button closure, side slits
and a straight hemmed bottom.
The garments have 10 or more stitches per linear centimeter
in each direction, counted on an area measuring at least 10
centimeters by 10 centimeters.
You state in your letter that Style #BN50080 and #BN50087
will be imported in infants' sizes 9-24 months.
We are returning your samples as you requested. The applicable subheading for the tops, Style # BN50080 and
#BN50087 will be 6111.20.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for babies' garments and
clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, blouses
and shirts, except those imported as parts of sets. The rate of
duty will be 20.5% ad valorem.
The tops, Style # BN50080 and #BN50087 fall within textile
category designation 239. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Macau 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