CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 D80421
Mr. Ken August
Easter Unlimited, Inc. (Fun World)
80 Voice Rd.
Carle Place, NY 11514
RE: The tariff classification of novelty tights from China.
Dear Mr. August:
In your letter dated July 17, 1998 you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample Item #9999, are a pair of humorous unisex, adult
tights. The tights consist of a pair of nylon tights that have had the back
section removed and replaced with plastic buttocks.
The applicable subheading for the adult humorous tights, item #9999 will be
6114.30.3070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for "Other garments, knitted or crocheted: Of man-made fibers: Other,
Other: Women's or girls'." The duty rate will be 15.6% ad valorem.
Item #9999 falls within textile category designation 659. 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division