The tariff classification of infants’ wear from China

NY M81493 March 23, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 M81493 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6111.20.6030 Kelly Poorman Moksha Worldwide, Inc. 361 Park Ave Glencoe, IL 60022 RE: The tariff classification of infants’ wear from China Dear Mr. Poorman: In your letter dated March 17, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style 2046 is comprised of three components, each of which is manufactured from finely knitted fabric of 60% cotton/40% polyester. One of the components of this style is a short-sleeved, legless garment that fastens together by means of snaps across the crotch and across one of shoulders. Another of the components is a bib that fastens together at the back of the neck by means of closures that are similar to the VELCRO brand, and the last of the components is a pair of booties. The applicable subheading for the this style will be 6111.20.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for babies’ garments and clothing accessories, knitted…, of cotton, other, other, other, imported as parts of sets. The duty rate will be 8.1 percent ad valorem. 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 on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This style falls within textile category designation 239. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division