The tariff classification of a waist apron from China

NY F88602 June 30, 2000 CLA-2-63:RR:NC:TA:351 F88602 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9989 Carol Mossa Supervisor of Import Operations Augusta Sportswear P.O. Box 14939 Augusta, GA 30919 RE: The tariff classification of a waist apron from China Dear Ms. Mossa: In your letter dated May 18, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted a sample of a waist apron, style 2115C. The apron is made of 100% cotton. It is approximately 19½” across and 10” high. Three pockets, each approximately 6” x 7½”, are created by folding the fabric over in front and stitching from the front through to the back. A binding, approximately 1” x 60”, of the same cotton fabric, is folded across the top to finish the edge and to form the belt which ties around the wearer’s waist. The applicable subheading for the waist apron will be 6307.90.9989, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made-up articles, other. The rate of duty will be seven percent ad valorem. 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 Mitchel Bayer at 212-637-7086. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division