CLA-2-62:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 C88714
Mr. Edward M. Puls
Weekenders USA, Inc.
1011 Woodlands Parkway
P.O. Box 8127
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-8127
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's pair of trousers from
Canada
Dear Mr. Puls:
In your letter dated June 15, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 247, is a woman's pair of
trousers constructed from 75% polyester, 20% wool, 5% spandex
knit fabric. The garment has an elasticized waist, side seam
pockets and hemmed leg openings.
Your sample will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the trousers will be
6104.63.2006, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' suits...knitted or
crocheted: trousers ...and shorts: of synthetic fibers: other:
other: trousers and breeches: women's: containing 5%or more by
weight of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread. The rate of duty
will be 29.3% ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 648.
As a product of Canada, this merchandise is subject to a visa
requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile
trade agreements.
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. 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated
above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the
time this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Irene Jankov
Port Director
Los Angeles-Long Beach