CLA-2-61:CLT:I29 D84347
Mr. Kevin Maher
C Air Customhouse Brokers
153-66 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
RE: The tariff classification of woman's knitted ensemble from
Syria
Dear Mr. Maher:
In your letter dated November 5, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be
returned.
Style No. PB-1 is a woman's ensemble consisting of a
pullover and a pair of trousers. Both components are constructed
from 100% polyester knit and are of the same fabric construction,
style, color and composition. The garments will be put up for
retail sale together and are of corresponding size.
The pullover features a partial front opening with zipper
closure, collar, long hemmed sleeves, and a hemmed bottom.
Contrasting colored fabric is sewn along the length of the sleeve
and also down both sides of the zipper. The pull-on trousers
feature an elasticized waist with a drawstring. The bottom of
each leg is hemmed and has an opening with 3 snaps. Contrasting
colored fabric is sewn along the length of the pants on each leg.
The applicable subheading for the pullover will be
6104.23.0036, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' ensembles: of
synthetic fibers: other: blouses, shirt and tops. The rate of
duty will be 33.6% ad valorem. This is the rate of duty that
would apply if the garment was entered separately and classified
in subheading 6106.20.2010.
The applicable subheading for the trousers will be
6104.23.0032, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' ensembles: of
synthetic fibers: other: trousers and breeches. The rate of duty
will be 29.3% ad valorem. This is the rate of duty that would
apply if the garment was entered separately and classified in
subheading 6104.63.2011.
The pullover falls within textile category designation 639
and the trousers fall within textile category designation 648.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Syria are not presently subject to visa requirements 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.
Sincerely,
John J. Quealy
Port Director
Charlotte