CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 852291
Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
RE: The tariff classification of women's woven garments from
India.
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated May 3, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style number 2207 is a woman's sleeveless blouse which is
cut and sewn from 100% cotton, woven fabric. The blouse features
a full frontal opening secured by six buttons; lace edging on the
(scoop) neckline, the armholes and the (curved) bottom; floral
embroidery located on the upper portion of each front panel; and
spaced tucks on the front and back.
Style number 2714 is a woman's camisole which is cut and
sewn from 100% cotton, woven fabric. The garment is supported on
the body by shoulder straps, measuring approximately 3/8" in
width, and covers the torso from the top of the bust to below the
waist. The upper-front portion is decorated with floral
embroidery and the top edge, which is V-shaped in the front, is
trimmed with lace edging.
Style numbers 2716 and 5071 are women's pull-on tap pants
which are cut and sewn from 100% cotton, woven fabric. Both
styles have a fully elasticized waist, floral embroidery, and
very full, high-cut leg openings trimmed with lace edging.
The applicable subheading for the blouse (style number 2207)
will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for women's blouses, shirts and
shirt-blouses of cotton. The rate of duty will be 16.4 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the camisole (style number
2714) and the two pair of tap pants (style numbers 2716 and 5071)
will be 6208.91.3010. HTS, which provides for women's singlets
and other undershirts, briefs, panties and similar articles of
cotton. The rate of duty will be 11.9 percent ad valorem.
The blouse falls within textile category designation 341,
and the camisole and two pair of tap pants fall within textile
category designation 352. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of India are subject to a visa requirement
and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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