The tariff classification of a pair of girls' shorts from Taiwan.Dear Mr. Alemazkoor:This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).DATE OF INQUIRY : August 13, 1990DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, style 49836, is apair of girls', 65 percent polyester, 35percent cotton, knit shorts. The garmenthas a fully elasticized waistband, two sidepockets, and a hemmed bottom. The itemwill be imported in girls' sizes 4 to 7.HTS PROVISION : Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts,divided skirts, trousers, bib and braceoveralls, breeches and shorts (other thanswimwear), knitted or crocheted, trousers,bib and brace overalls, breeches andshorts, of synthetic fibers, other, other,shorts, girls', other.HTS SUBHEADING : 6104.63.2060RATE OF DUTY : 30 percent ad valoremTEXTILE CATEGORY : 648IM

NY 855477 August 28, 1990 CLA61:S:N:N3G:358 855477 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.63.2060 Mr. Simon Alemazkoor Esprit De Corp. 900 Minnesota Street San Francisco, CA 94107 RE: The tariff classification of a pair of girls' shorts from Taiwan. Dear Mr. Alemazkoor: This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). DATE OF INQUIRY : August 13, 1990 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, style 49836, is a pair of girls', 65 percent polyester, 35 percent cotton, knit shorts. The garment has a fully elasticized waistband, two side pockets, and a hemmed bottom. The item will be imported in girls' sizes 4 to 7. HTS PROVISION : Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit- type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of synthetic fibers, other, other, shorts, girls', other. HTS SUBHEADING : 6104.63.2060 RATE OF DUTY : 30 percent ad valorem TEXTILE CATEGORY : 648 IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. 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 avail- able, 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. 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. Sincerely,Jean F. MaguireArea DirectorNew York Seaport