NY 866418: The tariff classification of a woman's bustier from HongKong.

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                             NY 866418

                           Sep 11, 1991

CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 866418

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0090  

Mr. Troy E. Clarke
CBT International, Inc.
936 Mahar Avenue
Wilmington, CA  90744

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's bustier from Hong
Kong. 

Dear Mr. Clarke:

     In your letter dated August 17, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Classified Lingerie, you requested a classification
ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number 0176, is a woman's
strapless bustier, manufactured from 100% polyester, woven
fabric. The garment is snugfitting, and its coverage, in front,
extends from the top of the bust to the waist, leaving the
shoulders and upper back bare. It is secured to the body by eight
hook-and-eye fasteners on the back, has a 1 1/4" inch-wide
ruffle gathered into the top edge, and a flexible plastic stay
inserted into the left-front and right-front seams and the side
seams. It also has a shirred back and very narrow edging along
the bottom.   

     The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6211.43.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, women's or girls': of
man-made fibers: other.  The rate of duty will be 17 percent ad
valorem.
     
     The bustier falls within textile category designation 659. 
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