CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D81910
Mr. Herbert J. Lynch
Sullivan & Lynch, P.C.
156 State Street
Boston, MA 02109-2508
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's jumper from Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Lynch:
In your letter dated August 31, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Susan Bristol, Inc. The sample
submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate
cover.
Style 1912975 is a woman's jumper constructed from 100 percent
cotton woven denim fabric. The jumper features oversized armholes,
an empire waist, a partial front opening secured by three buttons,
a scoop neckline, two patch pockets below the waist and side slits.
The jumper also has decorative trim around the neckline. The
jumper provides insufficient coverage to be worn without another
outerwear garment.
The applicable subheading for style 1912975 will be
6211.42.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear;
other garments: other garments, women's or girls': of cotton:
jumpers. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad valorem.
Style 1912975 falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong
Kong are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.
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 Patricia Schiazzano at
(212) 466 - 5866.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division