CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 D83695
Mr. Herbert J. Lynch
Sullivan & Lynch, P.C.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
156 State Street
Boston, Mass. 02109-2508
RE: The tariff classification of a pair of woman's woven shorts
from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Lynch:
In your letter dated October 19, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling for a style 1911818, a pair of woman's
woven shorts, on behalf of Susan Bristol Inc. The sample is
being returned, as you requested.
The shorts, which are constructed 70% rayon, 30% linen woven
fabric, feature a waistband with two 2 inch segments of elastic
at the back, a button closure at the side, two side pockets, and
a hemmed bottom. The shorts extend from the waist to just above
the knee. Although you have indicated that the garment could be
considered either shorts or a divided skirt, the leg separation,
when viewed from the front, is visible, thus the garment is
considered shorts.
The applicable subheading for the shorts will be
6104.69.2540, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's shorts of artificial fibers.
The rate of duty will be 29.7 percent ad valorem.
The shorts fall within textile category 648. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.
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, 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 should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact
National Import Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 212-466-5540.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division