CLA-2-62:S:N:N3H:354 878115
Mr. Max O. Fernandez
FWI Corporation
5777 West Century Blvd.
Suite 1455
Los Angeles, CA 90045
RE: The tariff classification of brassieres from China, Macau
and Thailand.
Dear Mr. Fernandez:
In your letter dated September 3, 1992, on behalf of Piege
Co., Inc., you requested a classification ruling.
You have submitted five samples, styles 5845, 4833, 6921,
2003 and 4921. All styles are underwire brassieres with
adjustable straps and contain lace of man-made fibers.
The applicable subheading for all styles will be
6212.10.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for Brassieres, girdles..., whether or not
knitted or crocheted: brassieres: containing lace, net or
embroidered, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 32
percent ad valorem.
All styles fall within textile category designation 649.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
China, Macao and Thailand are subject to visa requirements.
Products of China and Macao are also subject to 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