CLA-2-62:K:TC:B9:I18 D82565
Mr. William F. Sullivan
MSAS Customs Logistics, Inc.
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard.
Jamaica, NY 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a divided skirt from China.
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letter dated September 18, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Newport News, Inc., 711 Third
Avenue, New York, NY.
The submitted sample, style S99-16-089, is a divided skirt.
It is manufactured from 98% cotton and 2% spandex denim woven
fabric. The body of the garment is a short with an elasticized
waistband. There is a rear opening secured by a zipper. Two flaps
cover the front of the garment. They are inserted in the side
seams. The top edges are finished with a single strip of capping.
Also featured is a patch pocket on each flap and a drawstring
tightening on the band securing the flaps. The leg separation is
not apparent when viewed from the front. The sample will be
returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the divided skirt will be
6204.52.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,
which provides for skirts and divided skirts: of cotton: other:
blue denim: women's. The duty rate will be 8.5% ad valorem.
The divided skirt falls within textile category designation
342. As a product of China, this merchandise is subject to a
visa requirement or 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,
John J. Martuge
Area Director
JFK Airport