The tariff classification of costumes from China.

NY M86367 September 14, 2006 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 M86367 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Mr. Lane Fragomeli The Paper Magic Group 345 7th Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of costumes from China. Dear Mr. Fragomeli: In your letter dated August 31, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted the following costumes, which meet the flimsy requirements for classification within Chapter 95 and are being returned upon your request. Item 6801579S, 6801581M, 6801582L, Angela Angel, is a textile costume set that consists of a dress, wings and a halo, with the dress imparting the essential character. Although the dress has three styling features and a well-made belt embellishment, it has flimsy construction of the neck, waist and seams, a flimsy string tie closure and flimsy edges at the arms, hem, closure and apron. Item 6801373S, 6801374M, 68013785L, Jack The Hip Hop Bunny, is a textile costume set that consists of a hat, shirt, pants and a tail, with the shirt imparting the essential character. Although the shirt has well-made construction of the neck, it has flimsy seams, a flimsy hook and loop tab closure and flimsy edges at the arms, hem and closure. Item 6801429S, 6801431M, 6801432L, Celtic Wizard, is a textile costume set that consists of a robe, a belt and a hat, with the robe imparting the essential character. Although the robe has multiple layer front styling, it has a flimsy neck and seams, a flimsy string tie closure and flimsy edges at the arms, hem and closure. The applicable subheading for item 6801579S, 6801581M, 6801582L, Angela Angel, item 6801373S, 6801374M, 68013785L, Jack The Hip Hop Bunny, and item 6801429S, 6801431M, 6801432L, Celtic Wizard, will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HSTUS), which provides for “Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. 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/. 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. Information can also be found at the FTC website www.ftc.gov (click on “For Business” and then on “Textile, Wool, Fur”). We are unable to rule on item 6801284S/285M/286L, Luau Lolita, and item 6801287S/288M/289L, Devil Lady, without the correct samples of these costumes. Should you still wish a ruling on these costumes, please submit the correct samples along with the material that we have returned to you. 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 Alice Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division