NY d84109: The tariff classification of infants' wearing apparel fromChina and Hong Kong

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                            PD D84109
               
                   November 16, 1998Type date, centered, two lines below ruling number.  Use full text format: "September 1, 1995":





Insert 2-digit chapter number for first classification, local filing code, 3-digit attorney number, skip space and insert 6-digit ruling number:
CLA-2-61:62:A:P:G34 D84109  

CATEGORY:  Classification

List all 10-digit tariff numbers, separated by a semicolon and a space.  Example of format: 5810.10.0000.  All numbers listed must match numbers found in body of ruling letter:
TARIFF NO.: 6111.20.6010, 6111.20.4000, 6209.30.3040 

Mr. Roger P. Richard Jr., LCBInsert name and address:

Fritz Companies, Inc.
2901 Wall Triana Highway
Suite A, P.O. Box 6145
Huntsville, AL 35824

Briefly describe goods and country of origin:
RE:  The tariff classification of infants' wearing apparel from
China and Hong Kong 

Repeat addressee name (omit first name):
Dear Mr. Richard:

Add date of inquirer's letter.  If it wasn't dated say "in your undated letter received on (date)".  If inquiry was by broker or attorney on behalf of client, add "on behalf of (client name)":
  In your letter dated October 23, 1998 you requested a tariff
classification ruling for Gerber Childrenswear, Inc.

Describe good in sufficient detail that anyone could classify it down to the ten-digit level.  Include pertinent specifications, lab report results etc.:
  The submitted sample, style 13824, is an infant's one-piece
creeper of 100% cotton 1x1 rib knit printed fabric.  The garment
features an envelope neck with rib knit binding at the neckline
and lap shoulders, a bow in the center of the neck binding, short
sleeves with picot edges, a short gathered skirt with a picot
edge, a three-snap crotch, and a "onesies" woven label sewn to
the left leg binding.  

  The submitted sample, style 13825, is an infant's one-piece
creeper with the upper body and panty coverage made of 100%
cotton 1x1 rib knit plain fabric and a short attached skirt made
of 65% polyester/35% cotton woven printed fabric.  The garment
features an envelope neck with woven binding at the neckline and
lap shoulders, a bow sewn to the center of the neckline, short
sleeves with picot edges, a short gathered skirt with a straight
hem, a three-snap crotch, and a "onesies" woven label sewn to the
left leg binding.  An elasticized headband matches the fabric of
the skirt and binding.   

       The submitted sample, style 13826, is an infant's dress
of 100% cotton 1x1 rib knit printed fabric.  The one-piece
garment features an envelope neck with rib knit binding at the
neckline and lap shoulders, a bow in the center of the neck
binding, short sleeves with rib knit binding, a long gathered
skirt with a straight hem covering a three-snap crotch, and a
 onesies" woven label sewn to the left leg binding.
  
  The submitted sample, style 13827, is an infant's dress with
the upper body and panty coverage made of 100% cotton 1x1 rib
knit plain fabric and a long attached skirt made of 65%
polyester/35% cotton woven printed fabric.  The one-piece garment
features an envelope neck with rib knit binding at the neckline
and lap shoulders, a bow in the center of the neck binding, short
sleeves with rib knit binding, a long gathered skirt of woven
fabric with a straight hem covering the three-snap crotch, and a
"onesies" woven label sewn to the left leg binding.   

  All styles will be imported in infants' sizes 12-24 months.
  
Indicate reference to good (style number, product code, etc.), 10-digit tariff number, full tariff language for that tariff number, and duty rate:
                                                                                                                    The applicable subheading for the creepers, styles 13824 and
13825, will be 6111.20.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for babies' garments and
clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other:
other: sunsuits, washsuits and similar apparel.  The rate of duty
will be 8.4% ad valorem.

  The applicable subheading for the dress, style 13826, will be
6111.20.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for babies' garments and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: dresses.  The rate
of duty will be 11.9% ad valorem.

  The applicable subheading for the dress, style 13827, will be
6209.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for babies' garments and clothing
accessories: of synthetic fibers: other: other: other.  The rate
of duty will be 16.6% ad valorem.    

  All samples will be returned to you.
 
Provide pertinent data:
  All styles fall within textile category designation 239. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of China
are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.  If these
garments are imported from Hong Kong, the products are not
presently subject to quota and do not require a visa. 

The designated textile and apparel categories may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Part
categories are the result of international bilateral agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes.  To
obtain the most current information available, we suggest that
you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on
Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of
the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at
your local Customs office.

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.



Sincerely,



Type name of Port Director and Port:
                                     John J. Deegan
Port Director
Atlanta, GA