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NY L82938




July 28, 2005

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 L82938

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.3060

Ms. Paula Sousa
E & E Co., Ltd.
45875 Northport Loop East
Fremont, CA 94538

RE: The tariff classification of novelty chaps from China.

Dear Ms. Sousa:

In your letter dated July 11, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. As requested by separate letter the sample will be returned to you.

Your submitted sample, style 996-49B Ripoff Chaps is a novelty item. The man’s item is constructed of 85% nylon and 15% spandex fabric. The hip length brief style features an enclosed elasticized waist, no back or front panel, and fastens around the waist and upper leg portion by hook and loop closure.

The applicable subheading for the style 996-49B will be 6114.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other, other: men’s or boys’. The duty rate will be 14.9 percent ad valorem.

Style 996-49B 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,

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