CLA-2-62:A:G01
6209.20.5050
Ms. Maureen Choudhury
Silver Spoon
2507 Lakevale Dr.
Vienna, VA 22181
RE: The tariff classification of girls' and babies' garments from
India
Dear Ms. Choudhury:
In your letter dated April 30, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
Two samples were submitted. The first, which has no style number, is a
girl's sundress manufactured of 100 percent cotton woven material. The sundress
has a V-neck, shoulder straps, a full frontal opening with button closure, a
high rise waist with a ruffle sewn over the full gathered skirt and a hemmed
bottom. The second sample, style 98F-05, is a bolero styled jacket with a full
frontal opening with button closure, short hemmed sleeves, and a ruffle sewn at
the bottom. The garments will be imported in infants' sizes and girls' sizes
2-4T and 4-6X.
The applicable subheading for the sundress in infants' sizes will be,
6209.20.1000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for babies' garments and clothing accessories, of cotton, dresses. The
rate of duty will be 12.3 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the sundress in girls' sizes will be,
6204.42.3060 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for women's or girls' suits...dresses...,of cotton, other, other,
other, other, girls'. The rate of duty will be 10.9 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the jacket in infants' sizes will be,
6209.20.5050 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for babies' garments and clothing accessories, of cotton, other, other,
other, other. The rate of duty will be 9.7 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the jacket in girls' sizes will be,
6204.32.2040 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for women's or girls' suits...,suit-
type jackets and blazers, of cotton, other, girls'. The rate of duty will be 9.8
percent ad valorem.
The sundress and jacket in infants' sizes both fall within textile category
designation 239. The sundress in girls' sizes falls within textile category
designation 336. The jacket in girls' sizes falls within textile category
designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
India in category 239 are subject to the requirement of a visa and those in
categories 336 and 335 are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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.
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,
John J. Deegan
Port Director
Atlanta, GA