CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:361 854113
Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of ladies' knitted loungers,
styles 9891 and 9894, from Singapore.
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated June 29, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style 9891 is manufactured from 65% polyester/35% cotton fleece.
This hooded, floor-length garment is characterized by a full-front,
zippered opening, long sleeves with rib-knitted cuffs, front pockets,
and a side slit at each lower leg.
Style 9894 is manufactured from 100% polar fleece. This
floor-length garment is characterized by a side slit at each lower leg,
long sleeves without cuffs, a pouch pocket at the front, and a hood. A
partial-front opening can be buttoned together at the neckline.
As you have requested, the sample garments are being returned.
The applicable subheading for the garments will be 6108.92.0010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for women's...bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles,
knitted...of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 17 percent ad
valorem.
The loungers fall within textile category designation 650. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of Singapore are
subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement.
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