NY 865968
Aug. 29, 1991
CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:361 865968
TARIFF NO: 6204.52.2070
Ms. Cathy Johnson
Seattle Pacific Industries,Inc.
P.O. Box 58710
Seattle, Washington 98188
RE: The tariff classification of a cotton twill divided skirt
from China, Hong Kong or the Philippines.
Dear Ms. Johnson:
In your letter dated August 5, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style no. 14J891-41, is a woman's
divided skirt constructed of 100 percent cotton twill woven
fabric. The divided skirt features sewn down pleats, a six
button side closure and a side button and tab closure on the
waistband. The leg separation is not visible when the garment is
viewed from the front.
The sample is being returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the skirt will be
6204.52.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's skirts of cotton, other. The
rate of duty will be 8.7 percent ad valorem.
Style number 14J891-41 falls within textile category
designation 342. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of China and the Philippines are subject to
visa requirements and quota restraints. Products of Hong Kong
are subject to 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