CLA-2-61:CL:FO:CB:I20 D82671
Ms. Angela Notaro
Customs Compliance/Logistics Director
Polo Jeans Company
115 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
RE: The tariff classification of a women's crocheted bikini bottom to be manufactured in Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Notaro:
In your letter dated September 22, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, designated style number wsw 8037, is a
women's bikini bottom hand crocheted from 100% linen yarn.
The garment is unlined and consists of an hourglass-shaped
piece of fabric with, at each end, a tunnel to accommodate a hand
crocheted, forty-eight inch long drawstring. The two drawstrings
secure each side when the garment is worn.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6114.90.9070,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for other women's or girls' garments, knitted or crocheted, of
other textile materials. The applicable rate of duty is 5.8%, ad
valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 859.
Based on international textile trade agreements, products of Hong
Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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 the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Port of Cleveland
Enclosure