CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 863471
Mr. Robert T. Stack
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's ensemble from the
Philippines.
Dear Mr. Stack:
In your letter dated May 16, 1991, on behalf of your client,
Liz Claiborne, Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 1021605, is a woman's
ensemble consisting of a hip-length blouse and a knee-length
skirt. Both garments are made up in identical, 100% rayon, woven
fabric, which is printed with stripes. The stripes, with the
exception of the sleeve cuffs (where they are oriented
vertically), are oriented horizontally on the blouse, and
(excepting the waistband) vertically on the skirt. Although you
describe the blouse as a "suit-type jacket", we do not believe
that the garment is designed for wear over other outer garments.
The blouse has six thread-reinforced buttons securing its
full frontal opening, and a partial lining. It also has long
sleeves with single-button cuffs, a jewel neckline, shoulder
pads, and a straight bottom. The skirt has a fully elasticized
waistband and all-around pleats. The sample is being returned
under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the blouse will be
6204.29.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' ensembles: of other
textile materials: of artificial fibers: blouses and shirts:
other. The rate of duty will be 28.6 percent ad valorem. The
applicable subheading for the skirt will be 6204.29.2015, HTS,
which provides for women's or girls' ensembles: of other textile
materials: of artificial fibers: skirts and divided skirts. The
rate of duty will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The blouse falls within textile category designation 641,
and the skirt falls within textile category 642. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of the
Philippines 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