CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 860500
Ms. Ellen Edwards
Donna Karan New York
240 W.40th Street
New York, NY 10018-1510
RE: The tariff classification of women's garments from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Edwards:
In your letter dated February 12, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted samples, style numbers 62505A and 62071A,
which you describe as "bra tops", are women's bra-style
garments. Style 62505A is manufactured from 100% silk woven
fabric and style 62071A is manufactured from 100% cotton woven
fabric. Style 62505A has non-adjustable shoulder straps, three
metal snap fasteners in back, a concealed semi-circular plastic
stay in each cup, and a partially elasticized bottom edge. Style
62071A has adjustable shoulder straps, two metal snap fasteners
in back, and a concealed semi-circular plastic stay in each cup.
The applicable subheading for style number 62505A will be
6211.49.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear;
other garments: other garments, women's or girls': of other
textile materials, containing 70 percent or more by weight
of silk or silk waste. The rate of duty will be 7.8 percent ad
valorem. The applicable subheading for style number 62071A will
be 6211.42.0080, HTS, which provides for track suits, ski-suits
and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women's or girls':
of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad
valorem.
Style number 62505A does not fall within any textile
category designation and, based upon international textile trade
agreements, is not presently subject to textile restraints. Style
number 62071A falls within textile category designation 359 and,
based upon international textile trade agreements, as a product
of Hong Kong, is subject to a visa requirement.
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