HQ 085161: Costume cape

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                            HQ 085161

                          July 28, 1989


CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  085161 CB

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.:  6211.43.0090  

Mr. Dan Rainer
Hasbro, Inc.
International Department
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island  02862-1059

RE:  Costume cape

Dear Mr. Rainer:

     On July 6, 1989, a classification ruling was issued (HRL
084255) classifying a costume cape in 6202.13.4020, as an article
of fancy dress.  After much discussion and consideration, we have
re-examined the proper classification of these articles.

     The articles at issue are costume capes of 100 percent man-
made fibers.  Upon further consideration, we have determined that
these articles are not garments of the type intended for
inclusion within heading 6202 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA), which provides for
overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar articles. 
Rather, imitation costume capes are more properly classified
under heading 6211, HTSUSA, as other garments.

     Costume capes, such as the ones you are importing, are
classifiable as women's or girls' other garments of heading 6211,
HTSUSA.  If of man-made fibers, the capes will fall in subheading
6211.43.0090, HTSUSA, textile category 659.  They will be subject
to a duty rate of 17 percent ad valorem.

     Furthermore, in view of our earlier ruling to you, either
textile category 659 or 635 will be acceptable for 1989
importations of these costume capes.

                                Sincerely,




                                John Durant, Director
                                Commercial Rulings Division