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Ms. Lesa R. Hubbard
Customs Analyst
J.C.Penney Purchasing Corporation
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, Texas 75024-3698
RE: The tariff classification of a Girls' 100% Cotton Denim Shortall
from China
Dear Ms. Hubbard:
In your letter dated October 15, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for a Girls' 100% Cotton Denim Shortall.
The submitted Sample, Lot/Style Number 2212, is a 100% Cotton Woven
Shortall. The garment features a bib front that extends over the upper portion
of the body, squared off at the top, with a horizontal pocket centered in the
bib front. Straps, permanently attached at the back of the short pants, extend
over the shoulders, and are securely fastened, with buttons, to the front of the
bib. The waistband has an elastic back. Four snaps are sewn into the crotch of
the pants. A same-fabric panel is sewn into the front waistband and side seams
to give the garment the appearance of a skirt in the front and shorts in the
back.
The sample you provided, Crystal Style 324-2212, size 3T, is being returned
to you.
The applicable subheading for the Girls' Cotton Denim Shortall will be
6211.42.0081, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other
garments, women's or girls': Of cotton: Other. The rate of duty will be 8.5%.
The Cotton Denim Shortall falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of China 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,
Carole E. Graves
Port Director
Port of Baltimore