The tariff classification of a girl's divided skirt fromHong Kong.

NY 868807 November 22,1991 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3G:358 868807 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.52.0020 Mr. Choon Chong Basic Elements A Division of Perrier Inc. 6865 East Washington Boulevard Montebello, CA 90640 RE: The tariff classification of a girl's divided skirt from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Chong: 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 : November 12, 1991 DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, style 226233, is a girl's, 100 percent cotton, knit divided skirt. The garment has an elasticized rear waistband, two front pockets at the waist, overlay, and a hemmed bottom. Style 226233 will be imported in girls' sizes 2T to 6x. 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, skirts and divided skirts, of cotton, girls'. HTS SUBHEADING : 6104.52.0020 RATE OF DUTY : 8.8 percent ad valorem TEXTILE CATEGORY : 342 IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement 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 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. OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested. 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