The tariff classification of a woman's woven upper body garment from Hong Kong

NY A81212 April 5, 1996 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A81212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Ms. Cathy Lasky CSI Industries, Inc. 450 Winks Lane Bensalem, PA 19020 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's woven upper body garment from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Lasky: In your letter dated March 7, 1996, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 171-962552 is an upper body garment constructed from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex woven denim fabric. The sleeveless garment features oversized arm openings, a collar, lapels and a full front opening secured by three metal buttons. The garment has two chest pockets with button flaps, two rows of lacing on the back panel and a small pocket below the collar on the back. The garment does not reach the waist. The applicable subheading for style 171-962552 will be 6211.42.0081, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women's or girls': of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 8.5 percent ad valorem. Style 171-962552 falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement. 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at (212) 466 - 5866. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division