CLA-2-62:S:N:N3G:358 858859

Mr. Rich Pencak
Export-Import Services, Inc.
900 Route 9
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

RE: The tariff classification of a girl's dress from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Pencak:

This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

DATE OF INQUIRY : December 13, 1990 ON BEHALF OF : USA Classic, Inc.

DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE : The submitted sample, style GF191- 3383, is a girl's, 100 percent cotton, woven sleeveless dress. The garment has a rear button opening, two front pockets, two side pockets, and hemmed armholes and bottom. Style GF191-3383 will be imported in girls' sizes 7 to 14.

HTS PROVISION : Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), dresses, of cotton, other, other, other, other, girls'.

HTS SUBHEADING : 6204.42.3060

RATE OF DUTY : 12.6 percent ad valorem

TEXTILE

IMPORT RESTRAINTS/ REQUIREMENTS : Subject to a visa requirement based upon international textile trade agreements. 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.

OTHER : The sample will be returned as requested.

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