The tariff classification of a skirt and bloomer from China

NY M83766 May 30, 2006 CLA-2-61;62:RR:NC:TA:358 M83766 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2060; 6204.52.2080 Kevin Maher C Air 181 South Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of a skirt and bloomer from China Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter that was received in this office on May 18, 2006, and that was written on behalf of Children Place, you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style 137580703BR is comprised of two pieces. One of these pieces, manufactured from woven fabric of 100% cotton, is a short, flounced skirt, jeans-styled at the waist. Buttoned into this skirt is a pair of shorts, fully elasticized around the waistband, and manufactured from jersey fabric of 95% cotton/5% spandex. As you have requested, the sample style is being returned. The applicable subheading for the skirt portion of this style will be 6204.52.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …girls’…skirts…of cotton, other, other, girls’; and for the bloomer portion of this style will be 6104.62.2060, HTSUS, which provides for …girls’…shorts(other than swimwear), knitted…, of cotton, other, shorts, girls’, other. The duty rates will be 8.2 and 14.9 per cent ad valorem, respectively. 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/. The skirt falls within textile category designation 342 and the bloomer within 348. 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