CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:354 800985
Ms. Peggy Gillen
M.A. Rabinowitz Corporation
P.O. Box 309
Bridgewater, CT 06752-0309
RE: The tariff classification of brassieres from France.
Dear Ms. Gillen:
In your letter dated August 9, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be
returned to you.
You have submitted three samples. Style LJ0033, is a
brassiere made of 46% polyester, 46% nylon and 8% other fibers
and has an embroidered insert across the top of the cups with a
small ruffle. The garment features adjustable shoulder straps,
an underwire, a double hook and eye bra-type back closure and a
small bow between the cups.
Style LJ187, is a brassiere made of 95% nylon and 5%
spandex. The cups are made of embroidered nylon net. The
garment features adjustable shoulder straps, a bra-type hook and
eye back closure and a small bow between the cups.
Style LJ2433, is a brassiere made of 97% nylon and 3%
spandex fibers. The cups are 3/4ths lace fabric with a center
portion between the two cups also made of lace. The garment
features adjustable shoulder straps, an underwire, a hook and eye
bra-type back closure and a small bow between the cups.
The applicable subheading for styles LJ0033, LJ187, LJ2433,
will be 6212.10.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for brassieres . . .: containing
lace, net or embroidery, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty
will be 32 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport