The tariff classification of an infant costume from China.

NY M83117 May 22, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:353 M83117 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6111.30.5070 Ms. Leah C. Navidad Disguise Inc. 11906 Tech Center Court Poway, CA 92064 RE: The tariff classification of an infant costume from China. Dear Ms. Navidad: In your letter dated April 27, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you as requested. The submitted sample, style 5549 Eeyore Infant Costume is a jumpsuit made of velour knit 100% polyester fabric. The long sleeve jumpsuit has an attached hood with long ears, and full front snap closure. The well-made jumpsuit has a finished neckline and seams, styling and embellishments. The Eeyore will be imported in sizes 0-6 months and 12-18 months. The applicable subheading for the Eeyore Costume, style 5549 will be 6111.30.5070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Babies’ garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted: Of synthetic fibers: Other, Other: Other." The duty rate will be 16% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 239. 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/. 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. Please note that separate Federal Trade Commission marking requirements exist regarding country of origin, fiber content, and other information that must appear on many textile items. You should contact the Federal Trade Commission, Division of Enforcement, 6th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20580, for information on the applicability of these requirements to this item. 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 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division