CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A86475
Ms. Kathy Redey
Eddie Bauer Inc.
15010 N.E. 36th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Indonesia
Dear Ms. Redey:
In your letter dated August 5, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request
will be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 006-0710 is a vest constructed from 100 percent cotton
woven denim. The garment features oversized armholes, a collar,
a full front opening secured by five metal buttons, two chest
pockets and a back buckle tie. You have indicated that this
garment will also be imported under style 006-0711 in petite
sizes and 006-0712 in tall sizes.
The applicable subheading for style 006-0710 will be
6211.42.0070, 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 cotton:
vests. The duty rate will be 8.5 percent ad valorem.
Style 006-0710 falls within textile category designation
359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Indonesia are subject to quota restraints and 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. 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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be
provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is
imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National
Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at (212) 466 - 5866.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division