The tariff classification of boys’ swim trunks from China

NY L88191 October 21, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:358 L88191 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.11.1020 Kevin Maher C Air 181 South Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of boys’ swim trunks from China Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter that was received by this office on October 7, 2005, written on behalf of Hoop Retail LLC, you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style D2205B0002, manufactured from woven fabric that you state is coated with polyurethane, is a mesh-lined garment, resembling a pair of shorts, fully elasticized around the waistband through which an adjustable drawstring is threaded and at each side of which an open pocket is located. As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned. The applicable subheading for this style will be 6211.11.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for …swimwear…boys’, of man-made fibers, boys’. The duty rate will be 27.8 per cent ad valorem. The swim trunks fall within textile category designation 659. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division