The tariff classification of a woman’s knit romper from China

N058624 May 20, 2009 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:TA:361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.3030 Ms. Yvonne Whitley Ralsey Group Ltd. 1372 Broadway, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit romper from China Dear Ms. Whitley: In your letter dated April 20, 2009 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, style RA18171, is a woman’s romper constructed from 92 percent rayon and 8 percent nylon knit fabric. The garment extends from the shoulders to the upper thigh. The garment features a U shaped neckline, short self start sleeves, a three button crotch closure and self start leg openings. You ask whether this garment would be classified as a sweater or bodysuit. The garment is not classified as a sweater because it envelops the legs. The heavy knit construction precludes it from classification as a bodysuit. Bodysuits are finely knit. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading will be 6114.30.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers, other, sunsuits, washsuits, one-piece playsuits and similar apparel, women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 14.9% 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/. 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 Peggy Fitzgerald at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division