N127140 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a woman’s garment from China.

Issued November 5, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6212.10.9020

Headings: 6212

Product description

The submitted sample, Style IM106, is referred to as a “Printed Bra Top” and is constructed of 80% nylon and 20% spandex knitted fabric. The garment features a two-ply constructed front, an elasticized edging that borders the top of the garment, a covered, thick elasticized bottom band measuring approximately three quarters of an inch wide, side seams and elasticized and adjustable shoulder straps.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for Style IM106 will be 6212.10.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: Brassieres: Other: Other: Of man-made fibers.

Full text

N127140 November 5, 2010 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:354 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6212.10.9020 Ms. Melissa Stanczak Ballet Makers, Inc. 1 Campus Road Totowa, New Jersey 07512 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s garment from China. Dear Ms. Stanczak: In your letter dated October 7, 2010, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted will be returned. The submitted sample, Style IM106, is referred to as a “Printed Bra Top” and is constructed of 80% nylon and 20% spandex knitted fabric. The garment features a two-ply constructed front, an elasticized edging that borders the top of the garment, a covered, thick elasticized bottom band measuring approximately three quarters of an inch wide, side seams and elasticized and adjustable shoulder straps. The applicable subheading for Style IM106 will be 6212.10.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: Brassieres: Other: Other: Of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 16.9% 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 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 Robert Ivers at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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