The tariff classification of bralettes from Sri Lanka

N361060May 19, 2026CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:354
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 6212.10.9020
Min XiePVH Corp285 Madison AveNew York, NY 10017RE: The tariff classification of bralettes from Sri LankaDear Ms. Xie:In your letter dated
April 28, 2026
, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returnedas requested.Style number QF7039A, “Lightly Lined Longline Bralette”, is a knit bralette constructed of 67% nylon, 33%spandex. It features a V-front, adjustable shoulder straps, soft foam cups, a partial lining of mesh fabric, meshtrim along the upper portion of the front and back, and a change in knit pattern producing a tighter fit underthe bustline. You state that this will also be offered in Style QF7039B, which is stated to be identical to thisitem except that it is 1.5 inches shorter in length.The applicable subheading for both styles will be 6212.10.9020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the UnitedStates, (HTSUS), which provides for Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similararticles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: Brassieres: Other: Other: Of man-made fibers.The rate of duty will be 16.9 percent ad valorem.The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. 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 providedat https://hts.usitc.gov/.This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or othercharges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and otherduties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS.Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with eitherthe Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisionscovering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated CargoSystems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description asidentified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of theinformation furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate andcomplete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do notconform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs andBorder Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodicverification by CBP.This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border ProtectionRegulations (19 C.F.R. 177).A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documentsfiled at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contactNational Import Specialist Karen Sikorski at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)James P. ForkanDirectorNational Commodity Specialist Division