The tariff classification of a garter belt from Taiwan.

NY 864409 July 3, 1991 CLA-2-62:S:N:N3H:354 864409 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6212.90.0030 Ms. Renee I. Abend Davies, Turner & Co. 90 Washington Street New York, NY 10006 RE: The tariff classification of a garter belt from Taiwan. Dear Ms. Abend: In your letter dated June 19, 1991, on behalf of XTC Leather, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 122, is a woman's garter belt. This garter belt is constructed of 100% nylon knit fabric coated with polyurethane. The garment features six adjustable garters and a double hook and eye closure. The applicable subheading for style 122 will be 6212.90.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted: other, of man-made fibers or man-made fibers and rubber or plastics. The duty rate will be 7 percent ad valorem. Style 122 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan are subject to quota restraints and visa requirements. 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 Section 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. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport