CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 853162
Ms. Sara Y. Okaya
MAST Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 9020
100 Old River Road
Andover, MA 01810
RE: The tariff classification of underwear from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Okaya:
In your letter dated June 1, 1990, you requested a
classification ruling. Your samples are being returned, as
requested.
Style VSP254, is a woman's knit brief. The back and crotch
of the brief is made of 85% cotton and 15% spandex. The front of
the brief is constructed from two raschel knit lace like fabric
panels seamed together in the center of the garment. The panels
are made of 89% nylon and 11% spandex. The panties have
partially elasticized leg openings and a bow in the middle of the
elasticized waist. The essential character of this garment is
imparted by the raschel knit portion. Style VSP253, is a woman's
cropped camisole made of 89% nylon and 11% raschel knit lace like
fabric, except for half of the sewn-in cups which are 85% cotton
and 15% spandex. This garment has thin shoulder straps, a
scalloped neckline and hem, and a bow in the center of the
neckline.
The applicable subheading for style VSP254 will be
6108.22.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' slips, petticoats,
briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes,
dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: briefs
and panties: of man-made fibers... other: women's. The duty rate
will be 16.6 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style VSP253, will be
6108.92.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' slips, petticoats,
briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes,
dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: other:
of man-made fibers... underwear: other: women's. The duty rate
will be 17 percent ad valorem.
Styles VSP254 and VSP253, fall within textile category
designation 652. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to visa
requirements.
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