CLA-2-62:S:N:N3H:354 853795
Mr. Ferdinand Vazquez
R.E. Delgado, Inc.
P.O. Box 5628
San Juan, PR 00905
RE: The tariff classification of a body shaper from Brazil.
Dear Mr. Vazquez:
In your letter dated June 18, 1990, you requested a
classification ruling.
Your submitted sample, style 1001, is a body shaper, made of a
cotton knit fabric which has been coated with latex rubber. The
garment measures approximately 12 inches from top to bottom and has
four panels, each of which contains a steel spring stay inserted into a
sewn pocket that extends the length of the garment. It is designed to
support and shape the torso from below the bust to the waist. The
garment has a full front opening secured by 11 steel hooks and a double
row of eyes, which allows for size adjustment. Customs, in a
headquarters' letter has held that this garment is classifiable as a
corset.
The applicable subheading for style 1001, will be 6212.30.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and
similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or
crocheted: corsets... of cotton. The duty rate will be 25 percent ad
valorem.
Style 1001, falls within textile category designation 349.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Brazil are subject to quota restraints and 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