CLA-2-62:PD:A:TC:I:I04 B80202
William F. Sullivan
Brokerage Compliance Manager
MSAS Customs Logistics, Incorporated
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, New York 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's dress from
Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letter dated December 9, 1996, you requested a
tariff classification ruling on behalf of Newport News,
Incorporated, 711 Third Avenue, New York, New York.
The submitted sample, style number 00182, is a woman's
fully-lined dress that is manufactured from woven fabric composed
of 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton.
The dress extends to above the knee. The garment features a
square neckline and 2 1/2-inch shoulder straps which attach to
the upper back area of the dress by button closures. The dress
is secured in the rear by a 12-inch zipper closure. The rear of
the dress also features a back vent at the bottom. Two simulated
pockets decorate the front of the garment. The dress also has a
straight, hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the dress will be
6204.49.5060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for dresses: of other textile materials;
other; other; other. The rate of duty will be 7.4 percent
ad valorem.
The dress falls within textile category designation 836.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong 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,
Signed by
Jayson P. Ahern
Port Director
Miami International Airport