CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 852022
Ms. Debbie Rodriguez
Inter-Maritime Forwarding Co. Inc.
156 William Street
New York, NY 10038
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's ensemble from the
United Arab Emirates.
Dear Ms. Rodriguez:
In your letter dated May 2, 1990, on behalf of your client,
Martin Emprex, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number PME 29, which you
describe as a "two piece pajama", is a woman's two-piece ensemble
consisting of a blouse and pull-on trousers. Both components are
made up in identical, printed, woven fabric, which is composed of
100% polyester. The blouse features long, straight sleeves with
hemmed edges; a full frontal opening secured by five buttons; a
round neckline without any collar treatment; two patch pockets
situated below the waist on the front; shoulder pads; and a
straight bottom edge. The trousers have a fully elasticized
waistband. The sample is being returned under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the blouse will be
6204.23.0055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' ensembles, of
synthetic fibers: blouses and shirts. The rate of duty will be
17 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the trousers will be
6204.23.0040, HTS, which provides for women's or girls'
ensembles, of synthetic fibers: trousers and breeches. The rate
of duty will be 30.4% ad valorem.
The blouse falls within textile category designation 641 and
the trousers fall within textile category designation 648. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of the
United Arab Emirates 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