The classification of a women’s skirt from Hong Kong.

PD G87569 March 19, 2001 CLA-2-62-DD:C:D:I01 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.52.2070 Ms. Rabia Tewari Delia’s 435 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 RE: The classification of a women’s skirt from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Tewari: In your letter dated February 15, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style number BS01SK31 is a women’s 100% cotton twill woven skirt. The skirt extends from the waist to just above the ankles. It features a waistband with a fly front and a snap closure, four belt loops and a functional drawstring; four front pockets (two with snap closures), two rear pockets each with a snap closure, a rear kick pleat and a straight hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the skirt will be 6204.52.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for skirts and divided skirts: Of cotton: Other: Other: Women’s. The rate of duty will be 8.4 percent ad valorem. The skirt falls within textile category designation 342. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirements of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 Field National Import Specialist Valarie Sargent at (617) 565-6123 or National Import Specialist Angela DeGaetano at (212) 637-7029. Sincerely, Nora E. Ehrlich Port Director Boston, Massachusetts