CLA-2-62:S:N:N5:360 889265
Mr. Robert J. Mele
CSI Industries, Inc.
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA 19020
RE: The tariff classification of a ladies' vest from Taiwan
Dear Mr. Mele:
In your letter dated August 12, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 214-941555, is a ladies' vest. The vest is
constructed from 60 percent rayon/40 percent polyester woven fabric. The
vest features a collar, lapels, a double-breasted full front opening secured
by four buttons and two decorative pocket flaps with two buttons. As
requested, your sample will be returned to you.
The applicable subheading for the vest will be 6211.43.0076, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits,
ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women's or girls': of
man-made fibers...vests:other. The rate of duty will be 17 percent ad
valorem.
The vest falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Taiwan are subject to a
visa requirement 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 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