NY 862683: The tariff classification of women's trousers from India.

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                            NY 862683
                         May 01, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 862683

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6204.62.4020  

Mr. T.M. Pirkash
India Garments Inc.
495 Meadow Lane
Carlstadt, NJ  07072

RE:  The tariff classification of women's trousers from India. 

Dear Mr. Pirkash:

     In your letter dated April 22, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number A478, which you describe
as a "jumper", is a pair of women's trousers manufactured from
100% cotton, woven fabric. Their coverage extends from the bottom
of the bust to the ankles. The trousers are supported on the body
by adjustable shoulder straps, which are permanently attached on
the back. The upper-front part of the trousers consists of a
rectangle-shaped panel, which is permanently attached at the
waist. The top edge of this panel rises only 5 1/4" above the
natural waistline. The upper-rear part of the trousers also
consists of a rectangle-shaped panel, whose top edge rises only
slightly higher than the top edge of the upper-front panel. The
trousers also have a welt pocket inserted on the side of each
thigh.

     The applicable subheading for the trousers will be
6204.62.4020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's cotton trousers.  The rate of
duty will be 17.7 percent ad valorem.
     
     The trousers fall within textile category designation 348. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
India are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.  
     
     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