The tariff classification of a woman's dress from India.

NY I80349 May 7, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 I80349 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.43.4030 Ms. Cicki Wallertz Newport News, Inc. 711 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's dress from India. Dear Ms. Wallertz: In your letter dated April 4, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style F02-38-078 is a woman’s dress constructed from 100 percent polyester woven and lined with 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The dress features long sleeves with button closures, a collar, a lining and a full front opening secured by eleven buttons. The applicable subheading for style F02-38-078 will be 6204.43.4030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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): dresses: of synthetic fibers: other: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 16.2 percent ad valorem. Style F02-38-078 falls within textile category designation 636. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India 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