CLA-2-62:S:N:N3G:358 859573
Mr. Howell Glenn
Home Baby Resources, Inc.
300 S. Madison Ave., Suite 1
Clearwater, FL 34616
RE: The tariff classification of an infant's diaper from Hong
Kong.
Dear Mr. Glenn:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : January 9, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, which has no
style number, is an infant's, woven
diaper. The shell is nylon and the
lining is cotton. The fill is
polyester and rayon. The diaper has
VELCRO-type closures, elasticized leg
openings, and a textile label at the
rear.
HTS PROVISION : HTS DUTY
ITEM SUBHEADING RATE CATEGORY
If the fill is
chief weight
polyester 6209.30.3040 17% 239
If the fill is
chief weight
rayon 6209.90.3040 17% 239
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement based
upon international textile trade
agreements. 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.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport