CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 861177
Mr. Robert T. Stack
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's suit from Korea.
Dear Mr. Stack:
In your letter dated March 5, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Liz Claiborne, Inc., you requested a classification
ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 1015651, which you
describe as a "two-piece dress", is a woman's suit consisting of
a single-breasted suit coat and a skirt. Both components are
manufactured from the same woven fabric, which is composed of
100% rayon. The suit coat's outershell consists of eight panels
(four at the front and four at the back) sewn together
lengthwise, and its bottom hem comes to rest approximately 8"
above the midthigh. It features long sleeves without cuffs; a
full frontal opening secured by six thread-reinforced metal
buttons and a snap fastener (at the neck); and a full lining. It
also features two front vents; shoulder pads; and a rounded
neckline, without any collar treatment, with six rows of non-
contrast-colored embroidery stitching arranged concentrically
around it. The skirt has a zipper-secured partial opening on the
back; a button closure and a hook-and-eye-fastener on the
waistband, located above the zipper; a full lining; and a back
vent. The sample is being returned under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the suit will be 6204.19.2000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for women's or girls' suits, of artificial fibers. The
rate of duty will be 37.5 cents per kilogram plus 27.5 percent ad
valorem.
The suit falls within textile category designation 644.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Korea are subject to visa requirements 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