Sunday, July 13, 2025

AFTCO Recalls Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

This recall involves the black Youth Solitude Rain Jacket sold in youth sizes XS through L. They are made with waterproof nylon, have a retractable drawstring in the hood and have the AFTCO logo on the front. The internal label has the company's

logo above the size, care instructions, fiber content and country of origin information. The model number is BJ05. The jackets are black and were sold in the following size ranges: XS (5-6), S (6-7), M (8-10) and L (10-12).

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the str

angulation hazard. Consumers can either return the jacket to AFTCO for a full refund or upload a photo of the jacket without the drawstring and receive a $25 gift card. Consumers should go to www.aftco.com/recall to participate in the recall. AFTCO i

s contacting all known purchasers.

Incidents/Injuries: None re

ported

Sold At: Online

at www.aftco.com, and at fishing, camping, and outdoor equipment stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2024 AFTCO Mfg. Co., of Santa Ana, California

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 25-135

More information and photos HERE

Duluth Trading Company Recalls Children’s Holiday Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear; Sold Exclusively by Duluth Trading Company

This recall involves Duluth Trading’s two-piece children’s holiday pajama sets, sold in four styles: holiday birch truck, classic red, Christmas beaver and mountain green. The 100% cotton long-sleeved pajamas top and bottom are red, white and green. The pajama sets were sold in children’s sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. “Duluth Trading Company” and “Made in Cambodia” are printed on the neck label, and “K0040, 3237-92” and “HBT,” “CRE,” “CBV” or “MNG” on the side-seam label.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them, and contact Duluth Trading for a full refund of the full price in the original form of payment or as store credit. Consumers will be asked to destroy the garments by cutting the top and bottom in half and disposing of them. Consumers must send a photo of the destroyed garment to ProductRecallK0040@duluthtrading.com. Duluth Trading is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold Exclusively At: Duluth Trading stores nationwide and online atwww.duluthtrading.comfrom October 2019 through November 2024 for about $35.

Retailer: Duluth Holdings Inc., dba Duluth Trading Company, of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

Manufactured In: Cambodia

Recall number: 25-102

More information and photos HERE.

QVC Recalls More than One Million Temp-tations Oven Gloves Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves Temp-tations Oven Gloves imported and sold by QVC in single pairs, sets of two and in sets with drying mats or trivets. The recalled oven gloves were sold in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, red, floral and summer shell prints under the following model numbers: K51459, K76398, K47973, K48879, K85322, K96004, K92603, K308719, K309220, K309388 and K309516. They are made of cotton and elastane and come in small and large sizes. “Temp-tations by Tara” is printed on a label stitched to the inside of the gloves.

Remedy: Conumers should immediately stop using the oven gloves and contact QVC to receive a refund.

Incidents/Injuries: QVC has received 162 reports of insufficient heat protection including 92 reports of minor burns.

Sold At: QVC.com, QVC televised shows and QVC digital shopping platforms from August 2018 through August 2024 for between about $4 and $13 per pair and in bundled sets with other kitchen items for between about $14 and $26 per set.

Importer(s): QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pennsylvania

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 25-059

More information and photos HERE

Proposed Revocation of One Ruling Letter Relating to the Tariff Classification of Certain Styles of Men’s Footwear

In NY N336132, CBP classified styles M Pro Winter Reboot and M Summit Winter Reboot in heading 6402, HTSUS, specifically in subheading 6402.91.50, HTSUS, which provides for “[o]ther footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: Other footwear: Covering the ankle: Other: Other: Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather.” CBP has reviewed NY N336132 and has determined the ruling letter to be in error. It is now CBP’s position that the men’s footwear at issue is properly classified, in subheading 6402.19.90, HTSUS, which provides for “[o]ther footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: Sports footwear: Other: Other: Valued over $12/pair.”

Read more HERE

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Court Rules on he Comfy®, which combines the Features of a Throw Blanket with those of a Pullover.

Cozy Comfort contends The Comfy® should be classified under a tariff heading for blankets instead, or in the alternative, under one of two other tariff headings. The Court conducted a five-day bench trial to resolve lingering factual disputes about The Comfy®. Based on the following findings of fact, the Court concludes that the Government is correct. The Comfy® is a pullover classifiable under 6110.30.30, HTSUS. Read more HERE

Revocation of Three Ruling Letters Relating to the Tariff Classification of Women’s Underwear

In New York Ruling Letters (NY) N316788, NY N317786, and NY N322044, CBP classified women’s underwear in heading 6108, HTSUS. CBP classified Styles 2583, 2528, and 2526 in subheading 6108.21.00, HTSUS, which provides for “Women’s ... briefs, panties ..., knitted or crocheted: Briefs and panties: Of cotton” and Style 2588 in subheading 6108.91.00, HTSUS, which provides for Women’s ... briefs, panties ..., knitted or crocheted: Other: Of cotton.” CBP hasvreviewed NY N316788, NY N317786, and NY N322044, and has determined the ruling letters to be in error. It is now CBP’s position that Styles 2526, 2528 and 2588 of women’s underwear are properly classified, in heading 9619, HTSUS, specifically in subheading 9619.00.64, HTSUS, which provides for “Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material: Other, of textile materials: Knitted or crocheted: Of manmade fibers.”https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/vol_59_no_28_complete.pdf' target='_blank'>HERE.

Read more HERE.

Polyester Textured Yarn From China and India; Determinations

On June 24, 2025, the Internaion Trade Commission published in the Federal Register (90 FR 26827) Polyester Textured Yarn From China and India; Determinations.

On the basis of the record developed in the subject five-year reviews, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on polyester textured yarn from China and India would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to an industry in the United States within a reasonably foreseeable time.