The tariff classification of a woman’s woven skirt from Hong Kong.Dear Mr. Bodek:

NY K85529 May 18, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:361 NY K85529 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.52.2030 Mr. Arthur W. Bodek Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt, LLP 399 Park Avenue, 25th Floor New York, NY 10022-4877 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s woven skirt from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Bodek: In your letter dated April 27, 2004, on behalf of your client Liz Clairborne, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #RCMU0509, is a woman’s skirt constructed from 98% cotton, and 2% spandex woven blue denim fabric. The garment features a flat waistband with a rear zipper closure, four belt loops, and a hemmed bottom. The skirt will be imported and sold with a textile “sash belt”. The skirt and belt are considered to be a composite good, under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b). As such, they are classified as a unit under one tariff number, and one quota category number is applied to both the skirt and the belt. We are returning your sample as you requested. The applicable subheading for the skirt and belt, Style RCMU0509 will be 6204.52.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ skirts and divided skirts, of cotton, other, blue denim, women’s. The duty rate will be 8.2 % ad valorem. Style RCMU0509 (skirt and belt) falls within textile category designation 342. Based upon international textile trade agreements this category from Hong Kong is subject to quota restraints and visa requirements. 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 Angela De Gaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division