CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:348
Michelle Garza
Maersk Customs Services Inc
955 Hawthorn Drive
Itasca, IL 60143
RE: The tariff classification of scrub tops and pants from Vietnam
Dear Ms. Garza:
In your undated letter, received in our office May 4, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling, on
behalf of your client, Lollytogs LLC DBA LT Apparel Group. Your submitted samples will be returned.
The submitted sample is a unisex scrub top and trousers. The garments are constructed from 79% polyester,
18% rayon, and 3% spandex woven fabric. The pullover garment features a V-neckline, short, hemmed
sleeves, pockets below the waist, side vents, and a hemmed bottom. The pull-on trousers feature a functional
drawstring threaded throughout the elasticized waistband, pockets at the back, side seam pockets, a double
pocket at the right thigh, and hemmed leg openings.
Although you suggest the scrub top and trousers are classified under heading 6210, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the coating is not visible as that term is defined in the tariff.
Therefore, heading 6210, HTSUS, does not apply.
The applicable subheading for the scrub top will be 6211.43.1059, HTSUS, which provides for Track suits,
ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women's or girls': Of man-made fibers: Other:
Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from
heading 6206: Designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas. The general rate of
duty will be 16 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the scrub bottom will be 6204.63.9009, HTSUS, 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): Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts:
Of synthetic fibers: Other: Other: Other: Other: Other: Trousers and breeches: Women’s: Designed for use in
hospitals, clinics, laboratories or contaminated areas. The general rate of duty will be 28.6 percent ad
valorem.
The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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
at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
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, please contact
National Import Specialist Rosemarie Hayward at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James P. Forkan
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division