CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:358 D84302
Mr. Robert Stack
Tompkins & Davidson, LLP.
One Astor Plaza
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036-8901
RE: The tariff classification of an infant's romper from Macau.
Dear Mr. Stack:
In your letter dated November 2, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #PP-185448, is an infant's one
piece knit romper. The garment is constructed of 100% cotton
jersey fabric and features a scoop neck, short sleeves, and a
screen printed picture of a bear. The words "Born In The USA"
are inscribed on the front panel. The romper also has snap leg
openings and a hemmed bottom.
You state in your letter that the romper will be imported in
infants' sizes 3-6 months, 9-12 months, and 18-24 months.
We are returning your sample as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the romper, Style #PP185448
will be 6111.20.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for babies' garments and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted. The rate of duty will be 8.4%
ad valorem. The romper, Style #PP185448 falls within textile category
designation 239. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Macau are presently subject to visa
requirements.
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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division