CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 086140 CRS
6204.59.3010
Mr. William Daly
R.H. Macy Corporate Buying
Eleven Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001-2006
RE: Modification of NYRL 846813: Women's blouse, jacket and
skirt
Dear Mr. Daly:
This is in response to your letter dated November 13, 1989,
in which you provided a revised component fiber breakdown for a
women's blouse/skirt combination, style 11525, and a women's
jacket/skirt combination, style 11528, which were the subject of
New York Ruling Letter (NYRL) 846813 dated November 9, 1989.
FACTS:
Style 11525 consists of a women's coordinated blouse and
skirt. The blouse features a full front opening secured by five
metal buttons and hidden snaps, round neckline without collar,
short sleeves and fitted waist. The blouse was originally
classified in subheading 6206.90.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA). The skirt extends below
the knee, has four slight pleats in front and a partial rear
opening secured by a zipper and button. The skirt was originally
classified in subheading 6204.59.3010, HTSUSA.
Style 11528 consists of a women's coordinated jacket and
skirt. The jacket features four rear vertical panels, a full
front opening secured by ten metal buttons, long sleeves without
cuffs, square neckline and two front pockets below the waist.
The jacket was originally classified in subheading 6204.39.4060,
HTSUSA. The skirt extends below the knees, is fully pleated and
has an elastic waistband. The skirt was originally classified in
subheading 6204.59.30100, HTSUSA.
NYRL 846813 was issued on the basis of the fiber content for
styles 11525 and 11528 contained in your letter of October 31,
1989. However, in your letter of November 13th you stated that
the actual component fiber breakdown of the subject merchandise
is as follows:
Style 11525
Blouse - 80 percent rayon, 20 percent linen
Skirt - 80 percent rayon, 20 percent linen
Style 11528
Jacket - 80 percent rayon, 20 percent linen
Skirt - 100 percent polyester
The component fiber breakdown for the skirt of style 11525
remains unchanged from what was originally stated and is
therefore not at issue.
HOLDING:
Based on the corrected component fiber breakdowns, the
classification of style 11528 and the blouse component of style
11525 is as follows:
1) The blouse component of style 11525 is classifiable in
subheading 6206.40.3030, HTSUSA, under the provision for
women's or girls' blouses, of man-made fibers, other, other,
with two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling,
women's, and is dutiable at 28.6 percent ad valorem. The
textile category is 641.
2) The jacket component of style 11528 is classifiable in
subheading 6204.39.3010, HTSUSA, under the provision for
women's suit-type jackets and blazers, of other textile
materials, of artificial fibers, other, and is dutiable at
29 percent ad valorem. The textile category is 635.
3) The skirt component of style 11528 is classifiable in
subheading 6204.53.3010, HTSUSA, under the provision for
women's or girls' skirts and divided skirts, of synthetic
fibers, other, other, women's, and is dutiable at 17 percent
ad valorem. The textile category is 642.
4) The skirt component remains classifiable in subheading
6204.59.3010, HTSUSA.
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.
Due to the changeable nature of the statistical annotation
(the ninth and tenth digits of the classification) and the
restraint (quota/visa) categories, you should contact your local
Customs office prior to importation of this merchandise to
determine the current status of any import restraints or
requirements.
Pursuant to section 177.9, Customs Regulations (19 CFR
177.9), NYRL 846813 of November 9, 1989, is modified in
conformity with the foregoing.
Sincerely,
John Durant, Director
Commercial Rulings Division