CLA-2-PD:TC:MEF G 28
Mr. Matthew Brauner
Texloom Group Incorporated
Brauner International Corporation
1 Exchange Place
Suite 300
Jersey City, New Jersey 07032
RE:The tariff classification of a Girls' Cotton Denim Skort from India
Dear Mr. Brauner:
In your letter dated October 22, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling for a Girls' 100% Cotton Denim Skort.
The submitted sample, Style #17086, is a ten ounce 100% Woven Cotton Denim
Skort. The short pants feature two separate panels sewn into the front
waistband and side seams to give the appearance of a skirt. The waistband has
an elastic back, belt loops, and a metal button closure. The button at the
waist secures the waistband and creates a one inch overlay of the two front
panels. When the item is viewed from the front, the two-
panel overlay obscures the zippered front opening in the pants,as well as the
leg separation. Side pockets are sewn into each panel. The skort will be
imported in Girls' sizes 4-14.
The sample you provided is being returned to you as requested.
The applicable subheading for the Girls' Cotton Denim Skort will be
6204.52.2040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets and blazers,
dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and
shorts (other than swimwear): Skirts and divided skirts: Of cotton: Other: Blue
Denim: Girls'. The rate of duty will be 8.6%.
The Cotton Denim Skort falls within textile category designation 342.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of India are subject
to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.
If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected. 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 Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported.
Sincerely,
Carole E. Graves
Port Director
Port of Baltimore