CLA-2-62:S:N:N3G:358 868007
Ms. Laurie Topper
Longo Imports
P.O. Box 13119
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
RE: The tariff classification of a child's poncho from Chile.
Dear Ms. Topper:
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 : October 11, 1991
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, which has no
style number, is a unisex, toddler's,
70 percent alpaca, 30 percent wool,
woven poncho. The garment measures 28
1/2 inches by 27 inches. It has an
opening for the head, textile
overlays, and embroidery. The item
will be imported for children in
unisex sizes small, medium and large.
You have stated in your telephone
conversation that the submitted
sample is a size medium. We are
unable to rule on a size small
without an actual sample in that size.
HTS PROVISION : HTS
ITEM SUBHEADING DUTY RATE CATEGORY
size 46.3 cents/kg+
medium 6202.11.0020 21% 435
size 46.3 cents/kg+
large 6202.11.0020 21% 435
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : The merchandise is not currently
subject to a visa requirement or quota
restraints 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.
OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested.
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