CLA-2-62:S:N:N3H:354 877663
Ms. Jenny Fang
Silkway Corporation
10 Alpine Place
Kearny, NJ 07032
RE: The tariff classification of silk bras and panties from
China.
Dear Ms. Fang:
In your letter dated August 10, 1992 you requested a
classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples of silk bra and panty sets,
styles J1002, J1003, J1007, J1008 and J1009. These sets feature
lace-like trims. You have also submitted style J1004 which is a
silk bra with embroidered cups. The essential character of all
items is imparted by the silk portion.
The applicable subheading for the panties will be
6208.99.6030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' singlets and other
undershirts, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties... and similar
articles:other: of silk or silk waste, other: containing 70
percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The duty rate
will be 7.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bras styles J1002, J1003,
J1007, J1008 and J1009 will be 6212.10.2030, HTS, which provides
for brassieres... and similar articles and parts thereof, whether
or not knitted or crocheted: brassieres: other: other: containing
70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The duty
rate will be 18 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style J1004, will be
6212.10.1030, HTS, which provides for brassieres... and similar
articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted:
brassieres: containing lace, net or embroidery, other: containing
70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The duty
rate will be 32 percent ad valorem.
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