HQ 083641: Tariff classification of camisole tops

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                                        HQ 083641

                                     March 27, 1989


             CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  083641  SM

             CATEGORY:  Classification

             TARIFF NO.:  6211.42.0080

             Jesse M. Gerson, Esq.
             Barnes, Richardson & Colburn
             200 East Randolph Drive
             Chicago, Illinois  60601

             RE:  Tariff classification of camisole tops

             Dear Mr. Gerson:

                   Your letter of February 1 on behalf of Spiegel, Inc.,
             requests clarification of Headquarters Ruling Letter (HRL)
             081754 of March 10, 1988, in view of subsequent changes in a
             statistical annotation in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
             the United States Annotated (HTSUSA).

             FACTS:

                   In HRL 081754 a cotton camisole top was classified under
             subheading 6211.42.0050, HTSUSA, a provision for women's cot-
             ton tops, not knitted or crocheted.  At that time the textile
             category assigned by the Committee for the Implementation of
             Textile Agreements (CITA) was 341.  Since then, the descrip-
             tion of merchandise classifiable under this provision has been
             changed to "[t]ops, other than camisoles, bustiers, bandos and
             similar type garments."  Thus camisoles are now excluded.

             ISSUE:

                   How are the camisoles formerly classified under the
             "tops" provision now treated?

             LAW AND ANALYSIS:

                   The garment in question does not reach the waist, nor
             does it provide the neck/shoulder coverage that would be re-
             quired of a shirt or blouse.  Since it is excluded from "tops"
             and does not qualify for classification in any other more
             specific provision, it falls into "other."  















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             HOLDING:

                   The camisole top originally classified in HRL 081754 is
             classified under subheading 6211.42.0080, HTSUSA, textile
             category 359, a provision for other women's or girls' gar-
             ments of cotton.

                        Because of the changeable nature of the statistical
             annotation (the ninth and tenth digits of the tariff number)
             and the textile restraint categories, you should contact your
             local Customs office before importation of this merchandise to
             determine the current status of any import restraints or
             requirements.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        John Durant, Director
                                        Commercial Rulings Division








































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