CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:353 L82516
Mr. Frank Gomez
World Exchange, Inc.
8840 Bellanca Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
RE: The tariff classification of an adult unisex costume from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Gomez:
In your letter dated February 14, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 01193 adult size Caesar Costume consists of a long robe/dress packaged in a poly bag. The garment is composed of knit 100% polyester fabric. The full-length robe/dress has long sleeves and a self-tie fabric closure at the back of the neck. Accompanying the robe/dress is a toga style scarf. The Caesar Costume is well made with styling, finished neckline and sewn on embellishments. You stated telephonically that the accessories would be shipped separately.
The applicable subheading for the Caesar Costume, style 01193 will be 6104.43.2010 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted: Dresses: Of synthetic fibers: Other, Women’s.” The rate of duty will be 16% ad valorem.
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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division