CLA-2-62:K:TC:C8:I17 B80633
Mr. Sharda Fatehpuria
Cottex International
6679 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, Ga 30092
RE: The tariff classification of a vest and apron from India.
Dear Mr.Fatehpuria:
In your letter dated December 18, 1996, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of
Cottex International.
The submitted samples are a man's vest made of 65% polyester/ 35% cotton woven fabric
and a unisex apron made of the same fabric construction.
The applicable subheading for the vest will be 6211.33.0054, Harmonized Tariff Schedule
of the United States Annotated, (HTSUSA), which provides for other garments, men's or boys':
of man-made fibers: vests: other. The duty rate will be 16.8% ad valorem.The applicable
subheading for the apron will be 6211.43.0091, HTSUSA, which provides for other garments,
women's or girls': of man-made fibers: other. The duty rate will be 16.8% ad valorem.
The garments fall within textile category designation 659. As a product of India, this
merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile
trade agreements.
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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations.
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,
Thomas Mattina
Area Director
JFK Airport
G. CARAMORE/JMC 12/09/96
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