CLA-2-62:S:N:N3G:358 852513
Ms. Ann Williams
A.N. Deringer, Inc.
30 West Service Road
Champlain, NY 12919-9703
RE: The tariff classification of infants' textile diaper covers
with plastic liners from China.
Dear Ms. Williams:
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 : May 9, 1990
ON BEHALF OF : Emval Creations Inc.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted samples, which have no style
numbers, are infants' diaper covers with
plastic liners. The outershell of each
item is 50 percent cotton, 50 percent
polyester woven. The first sample has a
fully elasticized waistband and leg
openings. The second item has two snap
openings extending from the waist-band to
each leg opening, and a fully elasti-
cized waistband and leg openings. The
third garment has velcro closures, an
elasticized rear waistband, and capping at
the waistband and leg openings. The three
diaper covers will be imported in sizes S,
M and L for infants 0 to 24 months.
HTS PROVISION : HTS SUBHEADING DUTY RATE CATEGORY
If the outer shell is chief weight cotton:
6209.20.5050 9.9% 239
If the outer shell is chief weight synthetic:
6209.30.3040 17% 239
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement and 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 avail-
able, 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 samples 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