CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 862682
Mr. T.M. Pirkash
India Garments Inc.
495 Meadow Lane
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment from India.
Dear Mr. Pirkash:
In your letter dated April 22, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number A476, which you describe
as a "jumper", is a woman's one-piece garment manufactured from
100% cotton, woven fabric. The garment does not provide the
requisite coverage for wear without other outer garments. The
garment has a pant bottom and a front bib, which is permanently
attached at the waist. The bib extends all the way upward from
the waistline seam to the shoulders, where it buttons to the
upper rear part of the garment, and has a U-shaped top edge,
which forms the garment's neckline, and a patch pocket. The
upper-rear part of the garment is constructed from two panels,
sewn together lengthwise, which taper upward toward the shoulders
prior to joining the front bib. It is characterized by deep
armholes, a scooped neckline, and a horizontal seam, which
separates it from the pant bottom.
The garment also features a partial opening on each side,
which is secured by six button closures; a hanger loop on the
back, at the base of the neckline; two patch pockets, also on the
back; and front pleats extending downward from the waistline.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6211.42.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for (among other things) other garments,
women's or girls': of cotton: other. The rate of duty will be
8.6 percent ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
India are subject to visa requirements 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