CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:354
Ms. Jacquelyn Gray
Blue Star Imports, L.P.
77 Hot Metal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
RE: The tariff classification of a garment from Vietnam and possibly other countries
Dear Ms. Gray:
In your letter dated May 21, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The sample submitted, style 7592, is an underwear teddy constructed from 97% nylon, 3% spandex lace-like knit fabric. The undergarment features approximately 1¼ inch shoulder straps, a hook and eye closure in the back, linings in the crotch and bust area, and a three snap closure at the crotch.
The applicable subheading for this style will be 6108.92.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: other: of man-made fibers, underwear: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 16% ad valorem.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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 K. Lenore Ort at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division