CLA-2-61:S:N:N5: 359P 890819
Ms. Esta Knipper
Abe M. Knipper, Inc.
80 Sheridan Blvd.
Inwood, NY 11696
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's dress from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Knipper:
In your letter dated September 27, 1993, on behalf of Kenar Enterprises,
you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 92831, is a woman's tank style dress
constructed from knit and woven fabric that is assembled in Hong Kong. The one-
piece garment extends from the shoulder to below the knee. The upper portion of
the dress is constructed from 100% cotton, knit fabric from Hong Kong; the lower
portion, 100% polyester, woven fabric from Korea. The dress is sleeveless and
features a V-neckline. Your sample is being returned as requested.
The essential character of the dress is imparted by the knit portion;
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), General Rules of
Interpretation (GRI)3(b).
The applicable subheading for the dress will be 6104.42.0010, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's dresses,
knitted: of cotton. The rate of duty will be 12.2% ad valorem.
The dress falls within textile category designation 336. 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