The tariff classification of infants’ undershirts from China

NY M82852 April 26, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 M82852 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6111.20.2000 Jacqueline Scandrett William Carter Company 1124 Carver Road Griffin, GA 30334 RE: The tariff classification of infants’ undershirts from China Dear Ms. Scandrett: In your letter dated April 18, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. Submitted styles 110-125 and 110-093, manufactured from finely rib-knitted fabric of 100% cotton, are, respectively, long and short-sleeved garments, characterized by a full-front, off-centered, snapped opening. The submitted samples are being retained by this office for reference purposes. The applicable subheading for these styles will be 6111.20.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for babies’ garments…knitted…of cotton; …singlets and similar garments, except those imported as parts of sets. The duty rate will be 14.9 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The garments fall within textile category designation 239. 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