CLA-2-62:S:N:N3:357 891984
Ms. Saralee Antrim-Saizan
Carmichael International Service
256 West Ivy Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90302-3394
RE: The tariff classification of a men's sleeveless garment from
India, Hong Kong or Indonesia; vest
Dear Ms. Antrim-Saizan:
In your letter dated November 2, 1993, on behalf of Ray's
Apparel, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was
submitted and is being
returned as you requested.
The item in question, style 753783, is a men's unlined denim garment
with a full-front opening secured by six metal stud buttons. The fabric
weight is stated to be 6.5 ounces per square yard. The front has six
tapered panels plus yokes. The back has three panels and a yoke. Other
features include a pointed collar, a hemmed bottom with adjustment tabs and
chest pockets with buttoned tabs.
In addition to this garment as constructed, you also indicated that
the item will be made in a 12 ounce fabric. This reply only applies to the
submitted sample. Any variant on this item should be submitted for a
separate ruling.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6211.32.0070,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other men's or boys' garments of cotton: vests. The duty rate will be 8.6
percent ad valorem.
This vest falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of India and Indonesia are
subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a visa. Products of Hong
Kong are subject to a visa requirement.
The designated textile and apparel categories 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