NY 864713: The tariff classification of "Carpenter's-Workman's Apron"from China and Hong Kong.

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

                                   NY 864713
                                  JUL 18 1991                    
              


CLA-2-63:S:N:N3G:345  864713

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6307.90.9490

Mr. W. J. Gonzalez
General Manager
Trans-Union Customs Service, Inc.
11941 S. Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

RE:  The tariff classification of "Carpenter's-Workman's Apron"
from China      and Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Gonzalez:

     This classification decision under the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS) is being issued in accordance
with the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19
C.F.R. 177).

       DATE OF INQUIRY   :    June 24, 1991

       ON BEHALF OF      :    Customs Leathercraft Mfg., Co., Los
                              Angeles, California.

       DESCRIPTION OF
       MERCHANDISE       :    The sample submitted is a bib-type
                              carpenter's apron composed of 100
                              percent cotton woven fabric.  It
                              measures approximately 19 inches
                              long by 20 3/4 inches wide with 12
                              pockets and two loops, one at each
                              side.  The apron is designed to be
                              worn around the neck and tied
                              around the waist.

       HTS PROVISION     :    Other made up articles...Other,
                              other, other.

       HTS SUBHEADING    :    6307.90.9490

       RATE OF DUTY      :    7 percent ad valorem

       
       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