NY 864890: The tariff classification of a pair of women's knit shortsfrom China, Macau, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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                                   NY 864890
                                 July 25, 1991
                                   


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3I:361 864890

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2030

Mr. Michael O'Neill
O'Neill & Whitaker
1809 Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City, Mo 64108

RE:  The tariff classification of a pair of women's knit shorts
from China, Macau, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. O'Neill:

     In your letter dated June 27, 1991, on behalf of High Horse
Sportswear,  you requested a classification ruling.

     The submitted sample, style number WB167, is a pair of
women's knit shorts.  The garment is manufactured from 100%
cotton fabric.  The shorts feature a two inch elasticized
waistband, two side pockets and wide leg openings.
 
     The applicable subheading for style WB167 will be
6104.62.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knit shorts of cotton.  The
rate of duty will be 16.7 percent ad valorem.

     Style WB167 falls within textile category designation 348. 
Based upon  international textile trade agreements, products of
China, Macau, and Singapore  are subject to visa requirements and
quota restraints.  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