CLA-2-62:S:N:N3G:358-845234
Ms. Kim Greenwood
Esprit de Corp
900 Minnesota Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
RE: The tariff classification of girls' apparel from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Greenwood:
This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the
provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
DATE OF INQUIRY : September 5, 1989.
DESCRIPTION OF
MERCHANDISE : The submitted samples, styles 89426, 89594 and
89663, are girls', 100 percent cotton, woven
divided skirts. Each style has side pockets
and a hemmed bottom. Style 89426 has an
elasticized rear waistband. Style 89663 has a
fully elasticized waistband, four belt loops,
and an acrylic belt. All items will be
imported in girls' sizes 12 to 15 and will be
part of Esprit's Winter 1989 Teens Line.
HTS PROVISION : Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type
jackets and blazers, dresses, skirts, divided
skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts (other than swimwear),
skirts and divided skirts, of cotton, other,
other, girls'.
HTS SUBHEADING : 6204.52.2080.
RATE OF DUTY : 8.7 percent ad valorem.
TEXTILE
IMPORT RESTRAINTS/
REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement based upon
international textile trade agreements. Due to
the changeable nature of these agreements, you
should contact the local Customs office prior
to importation of this merchandise to determine
the current status of any import restraints or
requirements.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport