ClA-2-61:63:RR:NC:WA:3:358 B80991
Ms. Jocelyn Jarencio
Federated Product Development
11 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
RE: The tariff classification of an infant's bib and burp cloth from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Jarencio:
In your letter dated January 7, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted items Style P0001 are described as follows:
1. An infant's bib - The item is constructed of 65% cotton/35%
polyester terry knit fabric and features eyelet trim, an
embroidered design of a bear in a box, and a snap closure at the
neck.
2. An infant's burp cloth - The item is constructed of 65%
cotton/35% polyester terry knit fabric. It measures
approximately 18 inches long by 7 3/4 inches wide at its widest
point.
We are returning your samples as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the bib will be 6111.20.6040, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for babies' garments and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, other, other, other. The rate of duty will be 8.4%
ad valorem.
The bib falls within textile category designation 239. Based upon textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong are presently subject to quota restraints and visa
requirements.
The applicable subheading for the burp cloth will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff
Scheduled of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up articles...Other. The
rate of duty will be 7% ad valorem.
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 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. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Bruce Kirschner at 212-466-5865.
Sincerely,
Paul K .Schwartz
Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division