The tariff classification of a Textile Costumes from China

NY L80948 December 15, 2004 CLA-2-95:RR:NC:SP:225 L80948 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9505.90.6000 Ms. Alison Cameron Spin Master Ltd. 450 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1B6 Canada RE: The tariff classification of a Textile Costumes from China Dear Ms. Cameron: In your letter dated November 19, 2004 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The first costume, item number 51005 – Karate Gi, consists of a jacket and a pair or pants. The jacket is made of a thin woven material in the traditional Gi style. All the edges have visible overlock stitching, except the two-layer collar, which has a raw edge. The jacket meets the flimsy and non-durable requirements for classification within Heading 9505.is the essential character of the costume. We have not ruled on the second costume, item number 35113 – Princess Tutu, as you have informed us it will be changed. Your samples are returned as requested. The applicable subheading for Item 51005 – Karate Gi will be 9505.90.6000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including magic tricks, and practical joke articles; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other. The rate of duty will be free. 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 Alice J. Wong at 646-733-3026. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division