CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:354 A88777
Mr. William F. Sullivan
MSAS Customs Logistics Inc.
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, New York 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a women's underwear bodysuit
from China.
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letter dated October 22, 1996, filed on behalf of
Newport News, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. Your
sample is being returned with this ruling letter per your
request.
The submitted sample, style L1267, is a women's underwear
bodysuit featuring a 100% silk woven embroidered bodice and a 95%
cotton/5% spandex knit bottom. The garment features adjustable
spaghetti straps and a three snap closure on the lined crotch.
The essential character is imparted by the knit portion.
The applicable subheading for style L1267 will be
6108.91.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Women's or girls' slips, petticoats,
briefs, panties, nightdresses, pajamas, negligees, bathrobes,
dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: other:
of cotton . . . underwear: other: women's. The duty rate will be
8.9 percent ad valorem.
Style L1267 falls within textile category designation 352.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
China 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. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Brian
Burtnik at 212-466-5880.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division