CLA-2-61:S:N:N3G:358 860100

Mr. Khem Lall
R.H. Macy Corporate Buying
11 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001-2006

RE: The tariff classification of a girl's pullover and a pair of girls' shorts from Malaysia.

Dear Mr. Lall:

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 : January 31, 1991 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted samples, style 609, are a girl's, 65 percent polyester, 35 percent cotton, knit pullover and a pair of girls', 65 percent polyester, 35 percent cotton, knit pants. The pullover has a rear zipper opening, a knit collar, long sleeves, a napped interior, elasticized sleeve cuffs, capping at the collar, and a ribbed waistband. The pants have a fully elasticized waistband and a hemmed bottom.

HTS PROVISION : HTS DUTY ITEM SUBHEADING RATE CATEGORY

pullover 6110.30.3055 34.2% 639

pants 6104.63.2025 30% 648

IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. 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.

OTHER : The samples will be returned as requested.

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