CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 863761
Mr. Simon Alemazkoor
Esprit de Corp.
900 Minnesota Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's woven shortall from
Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Alemazkoor:
In your letter dated May 20, 1991, received on May 29, 1991,
you requested a classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 768912, is a woman's
shortall manufactured from 100% cotton, twill fabric. The
garment's coverage, in front, extends from the top of the bust to
the vicinity of the midthigh. It does not provide the requisite
coverage for wear without another outer garment. The front and
back of the shortall are each constructed entirely from two
panels sewn together lengthwise. The upper-front portion (as well
as the upper-rear portion) consists of a full bib. Measured from
the wearer's natural waistline, the portion of the front
comprising the bib is approximately 10 1/2" high, and tapers
upward, from the sides, to a 10"-wide horizontal top edge. The
garment's short-legged bottom and permanently attached shoulder
straps, which are attached to the front by snaps, round out its
main features. Other features include: pockets inserted on the
sides, each secured by three metal buttons; two patch pockets on
the back, the left one bearing a sewn-on label with a logo; and a
hammer loop extending from the left, side pocket to the left,
rear pocket.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6204.62.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's cotton bib and brace overalls.
The rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem.
The shortall falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.
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