PD F85526

April 21, 2000

CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:G04 F85526

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2005; 6204.62.4060

Mr. Jerry Armani

Mamiye Sales, Inc.

112 West 34^th^ Street, Suite 1000

New York, NY 101120-0018

RE: The tariff classification of a girl's two-piece playsuit from China

Dear Mr. Armani:

In your letter dated April 11, 2000, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.

The submitted sample, style MB5001, is a girl's two-piece playsuit
consisting of a knit pullover and woven shorts. The sleeveless pullover
is constructed from 65% cotton, 35% polyester finely knit fabric and
features a square neckline in front, 3 ¼ inch straps measured at the
shoulder seams, a full back with a high neckline, embroidery on the
front, and a straight hemmed bottom. The shorts are constructed from 55%
cotton, 45% polyester woven fabric and feature a zippered fly front
opening with a Velcro-type closure at the waist, a back pocket with a
Velcro-type closure, and hemmed leg openings. The waistband of the
shorts is straight and does not contain any elastic or belt loops. There
are four buttons located at the waistline of the pullover (two in front
and two in back, positioned on each side of the garment center) that
attach to the waistline of the shorts by means of compatible
buttonholes. The buttons are oversized and in a contrasting color. The
playsuit will have a descriptive hangtag affixed to it that will be
visible to the consumer and will state "2 PC PLAYSUIT WITH REINFORCED 4
BUTTON/BUTTON HOLE ATTACHMENT." The hangtag will feature illustrations
of the pullover and shorts and show how they attach to each other and
that they are meant to be worn together. The playsuit will be imported
in girls' sizes 4 to 6X and 7 to 14.

Your sample will be returned as requested.

The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.20.2005,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar
articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: boys' or girls'
garments imported as parts of playsuits. The rate of duty will be 18.2%
ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the shorts will be 6204.62.4060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for women's or girls' . . . trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches
and shorts: of cotton: other: other: other: shorts: girls': imported as
parts of playsuits. The rate of duty will be 17% ad valorem.

The pullover and shorts fall within textile category designation 237. As
products of China, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and
quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements.

The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa
status are the result of international agreements that are subject to
frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current
information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment,
the [U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report]{.underline}, an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the
Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, the designated textile
and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and
quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected
and should also be verified at the time of shipment.

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.

> Sincerely,

Irene Jankov

> Port Director

Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport