CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D84040
Ms. Cyndi Bergamini
CSI Industries, Inc.
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA 19020
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Bergamini:
This is a replacement letter for NY Ruling Letter D81265
(issued August 28, 1998) concerning style 473-991225.
In your letter dated August 11, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling. The samples submitted with your current
request will be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 473-991225 is a woman's vest constructed from 100
percent cotton woven denim fabric. The sleeveless garment
features a collar, a V-neckline, oversized arm openings and a
full front zippered opening. The rear of the garment features a
circular cut-out in the center and a partial opening secured by
lacing. The garment extends from the shoulders to approximately
the waist. The garment lacks sufficient coverage to be worn
alone, without another outerwear garment such as a blouse or
shirt.
The applicable subheading for style 473-991225 will be
6211.42.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which which provides for other garments, women's or
girls': of cotton: vests. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad
valorem.
Style 473-991225 falls within textile category designation
359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement and quota
restraints.
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,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division