The tariff classification of a woman's halter-top from China.

NY H88823 March 18, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 H88823 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Ms. Denise Sneag Moteng 5625 Copley Drive San Diego, CA 92111 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's halter-top from China. Dear Ms. Sneag: In your letter dated February 21, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The submitted garment, which you describe as a Bandana Bustier, is a woman’s halter-top constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features a V-neckline, shoulder straps that tie at the back of the neck and side ties that fasten at the center back. The garment provides inadequate coverage of the shoulder and back. The applicable subheading for this halter-top 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 rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem. The halter-top falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are currently subject to quota restraints and the requirement 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 National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division