The tariff classification of tummy sleeve from China or Turkey.

NY M84673 July 24, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 M84673 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.9540 Ms. Daniela Caliari Mothers Work, Inc. 456 North Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 RE: The tariff classification of tummy sleeve from China or Turkey. Dear Ms. Caliari: In your letter dated June 7, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the sample will be returned to you. Your submitted sample, style 93066 is a Women’s “Maternity Knit Tummy Sleeve”. The item is constructed of 85% nylon and 15% spandex fabric tube. The clothing accessory measures approximately10 ½ -inches, is hemmed, and can be slipped over unbuttoned pants for a customized fit. If the pants are too loose the sleeve than can hold them on to the wearer’s body. The applicable subheading for style 93066 will be 6117.80.9540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or clothing accessories: other, other accessories: other: other, of man-made fibers: other. The duty rate will be 14.6 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/. Style 93066 falls 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division