The tariff classification of woman’s bodysuits from China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

N324159 March 1, 2022 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.2010; 9903.88.15 Ms. Rosemarie Reo C-Air Customhouse Brokers-Forwarders Inc. 181 S. Franklin Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of woman’s bodysuits from China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Dear Ms. Reo: In your letter dated February 4, 2022, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Delta Galil USA. The samples submitted are being returned. Style BS-BST-0232 (Sky) is a woman’s tank-styled bodysuit composed of 76 percent polyamide and 24 percent elastane knit fabric. The one-piece tight fitted garment is sleeveless, legless and features overlock stitching at the side seams with a two-snap closure at the crotch. Style BS-BST-0232 (Cypress) is a woman’s tank-styled bodysuit composed of 76 percent polyamide and 24 percent elastane knit sheer fabric. The one-piece tight fitted garment is sleeveless, legless, and features overlock stitching at the side seams with a two-snap closure at the crotch. Style BS-SCN-0294 is a woman’s bodysuit composed of 76 percent polyamide and 24 percent elastane knit fabric. The one-piece tight fitted garment is sleeveless, legless and features a square shaped front neckline, overlock stitching at the side seams, a low U-shaped back, a thong-styled rear bottom and a two-snap closure at the crotch. Style AP-BSB-0064 is a woman’s bodysuit composed of 76 percent polyamide and 24 percent elastane knit fabric. The one-piece tight fitted garment is sleeveless, legless and features overlock stitching at the mock neck and at the side seams, with a two-snap closure at the crotch. BS-SCN-0347 is a woman’s bodysuit composed of 73 percent polyamide and 27 percent elastane knit fabric. The one-piece tight fitted garment is legless and features a scoop shaped front neckline, long sleeves with raw, unfinished edges, overlock stitching at the side seams, with a two-snap closure at the lined crotch. Consequently, the applicable subheading for styles BS-BST-0232 (Sky), BS-BST-0232 (Cypress), BS-SCN-0294, AP-BSB-0064 and BS-SCN-0347 will be 6114.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers, bodysuits and bodyshirts, of a fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread. The rate of duty will be 32 percent ad valorem. Pursuant to U.S. Note 20 to Subchapter III, Chapter 99, HTSUS, products of China classified under subheading 6114.30.2010, HTSUS, unless specifically excluded, are subject to an additional 7.5 percent ad valorem rate of duty.  At the time of importation, you must report the Chapter 99 subheading, i.e., 9903.88.15, in addition to subheading 6114.30.2010, HTSUS, listed above. The HTSUS is subject to periodic amendment so you should exercise reasonable care in monitoring the status of goods covered by the Note cited above and the applicable Chapter 99 subheading.  For background information regarding the trade remedy initiated pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, you may refer to the relevant parts of the USTR and CBP websites, which are available at https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations/tariff-actions and https://www.cbp.gov/trade/remedies/301-certain-products-china 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Antoinette Peek-Williams at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division