The tariff classification of aprons from India.

N213238 May 8, 2012 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:348 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Ms. Sharon Swanson Catstudio 1340 Industrial Avenue-Suite A Petaluma, CA 94952 RE: The tariff classification of aprons from India. Dear Ms. Swanson: In your letter dated March 26, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample is a bib-style apron composed of 100% cotton woven fabric. The apron covers the torso and reaches the knees. The garment features two textile straps at the neck and at the waist which enable the apron to be tied. The garment also features a 2 inch ruffle at the bottom of the apron with two front pockets below the waist. The applicable subheading for the apron will be 6211.42.0081, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments; other garments, women’s or girls’: of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 8% 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 Rosemarie Hayward at (646) 733-3064. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division