CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:359 888447
Ms. Mia D. Terlizzi
Pier Air International
153-04 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's dress from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Terlizzi:
In your letter dated May 27, 1993, on behalf of Adrienne
Vittadini, and in the memorandum from Adrienne Vittadini to your
office dated June 23, 1993, which you also submitted, you requested
a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style H565621 consists of an evening dress
manufactured from knit and woven fabrics with a self fabric belt that is
woven on one side and plastic on the other. There is also a metal and glass
buckle. The upper portion is knitted with alternating purl and cable
stitches composed of 52 percent wool and 48 percent acrylic. The lower
portion is made from a 100 percent woven acetate fabric.
The dress features a rib-knit turtleneck collar, short sleeves and a
zippered opening at the side.
Since this is a full body garment, the knit fabric, which comprises the
visible upper portion, imparts the essential character of the dress. The
woven portion provides no significant visual effect to the dress. The belt
is classified as a composite good with the dress, noting its matching woven
fabric and the presence of belt loops. General Rules of Interpretation GRI
3(b), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), noted. The
dress provides the essential character to the dress and belt combination.
The sample will be returned as you requested.
The applicable subheading for the submitted sample will be 6104.41.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
women's..., dresses..., knitted... of wool..., women's. The rate of duty
will be 17 percent ad valorem.
Style H565621 falls within textile category designation 436. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, 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