CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 850980
Robert T. Stack, Esq.
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, N.Y. 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's suit-type jacket and
a skirt from China.
Dear Mr. Stack:
In your letter dated March 30, 1990, on behalf of your
client, Liz Claiborne Inc., you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 105611, consists of a
woman's double-breasted suit-type jacket and a pull-on skirt.
The jacket is solid in color and constructed from woven fabric
composed of 93% rayon and 7% wool; the skirt is constructed from
printed, woven fabric composed of 100% rayon.
The jacket's outershell consists of eight panels sewn
together lengthwise (four at the front and four at the back), and
features long, straight sleeves, the edges of which are hemmed
and secured by a single, metal-button closure; a full lining; a
full frontal opening secured by four of the eight metal buttons
on the front, and also by two concealed buttons, which are
thread-reinforced; a round neckline without any collar treatment;
and shoulder pads.
The outer-front panel of the skirt has a free-hanging edge
on the left side of the garment, simulating a wraparound skirt.
However, the outer-front panel is permanently stitched to the
inner-front panel, along the right sideseam, which creates the
closed-tube construction of a conventional skirt. The skirt also
features a partial opening on the back secured by a zipper; and a
hook-and-eye fastener, located on the waistband, directly above
the zipper.
The sample which you have submitted with your inquiry will
be returned under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the jacket will be
6204.39.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's suit-type jackets and blazers
of other textile materials. The rate of duty will be 29 percent
ad valorem.
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The applicable subheading for the skirt will be
6204.59.3010, HTS, which provides for women's skirts and divided
skirts of other textile materials. The rate of duty will be 17
percent ad valorem.
The jacket falls within textile category designation 635 and
the skirt falls within textile category designation 642. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of China
are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
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 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