NY 862582: The tariff classification of men's bib pants from Taiwan.

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                                  NY 862582
                                  May 21, 1991



CLA-2-62:S:N:N3:357 862582  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6203.43.3500; 6203.43.4010  

Mr. Lee W. Smith
Wells Lamont
6640 West Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60648-4587

RE:  The tariff classification of men's bib pants from Taiwan.

Dear Mr. Smith:

     In your letter dated April 12, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling. A sample was submitted.  

      The item in question, style A61, has an outershell of woven
taslan nylon fabric with an application of a plastics material on
the underside. There is a woven lining and an insulating
interlining of a nonwoven batting. The trousers have a low-rise
bib front and shoulder straps or braces. Other features include
rib knit side-seam inserts, a D-ring tab on the left front, a
front zipper opening, a single zippered pocket on the left front
and hidden storm cuffs.

     Examination of the sample discloses that the rise of the bib
does not provide substantial coverage of the chest. Consequently,
the garment is classifiable as trousers.

     If meeting the requirements for water resistance in HTS
Chapter 62 Additional U.S. Note 2, the applicable subheading for
the style A61 bib pants will be 6203.43.3500, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for men's or
boys woven trousers of synthetic fibers, water resistant. The
duty rate will be 7.6% ad valorem.

     If not meeting the requirements of HTS Chapter 62 Additional
U.S. Note 2, the applicable subheading for style A61 will be
6203.43.4010, which provides for other men's trousers of
synthetic fibers. The duty rate will be 29.7% ad valorem.


     This garment falls within textile category designation 647.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Taiwan are subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a
visa.


     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. 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