PD C89721
July, 16, 1998
CLA-2-61:S:S:N:JS:I03 C89721
TARIFF NO: 6108.91.0030
Ms. Julie White
Nordstrom
1321 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Re: The classification of garments from Macau.
Dear Ms. White:
In your letter of July 2, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. Sample of style 859 was submitted for
classification.
Style 859 is composed of 80% cotton / 20% polyester knit
fabric. The garment extends from the shoulders to the waist. It
features a full frontal opening with a four button closure, long
sleeves, and a small patch pocket on the front. Your sample is
being returned to you.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6108.91.0030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for women's cotton knit bathrobes and similar articles. The rate
of duty is 8.8%. The garment falls into textile category 350. As
products of Macau, this merchandise is presently subject to visa
requirements based on international trade agreements and subject
to quota reporting.
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. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, 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 should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
David Ballard,
Port Director
Champlain, N.Y.