CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TAB:354 C88942
Ms. Gail T. Cumins
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt
67 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a ladies silk camisole and tap pant from
China.
Dear Ms. Cumins:
In your letter dated May 29, 1998, submitted on behalf of GJM a Division of
Warnaco Inc., you requested a classification ruling. The samples are being
returned as requested.
Two samples were submitted with ruling request. Both garments are
constructed from 100% silk woven fabric. The top garment, style 32390, a
camisole, is sewn from six panels and features adjustable spaghetti style
shoulder straps, a V-shaped neckline and 4 three inch long slits at the bottom.
The matching tap pants, style 46463 are constructed with four panels and feature
an elasticized waist at the back, flared leg openings and a hem at the bottom.
The applicable subheading for both garments will be 6208.99.3020 Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's or girls'
singlets and other undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties,
nightdresses, . . . and similar articles: other: of other textile material: of
silk or silk waste: containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk
waste, other. The duty rate will be 4.9 percent ad valorem.
The garments fall within textile category designation 752. 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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division