NY 866572: The tariff classification of a woman's ensemble from HongKong.

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                             NY 866572
                           Sep 13, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 866572

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6204.29.4080; 6204.29.4032  

Ms. Kristin Kuffner
Hanover Direct, Inc.
1500 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawkin, NJ  07087

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's ensemble from Hong
Kong. 

Dear Ms. Kuffner:

     In your letter dated August 26, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number 280412, is a woman's
ensemble consisting of a blouse and a skirt. Both components are
manufactured from the same, woven fabric, which is composed of
55% ramie and 45% cotton. You describe the sample as a 2-piece
suit (jacket and skirt). 

     The blouse has embroidery extending around the bottom, which
is the same color as the fabric; short sleeves; a full frontal
opening secured by six buttons and a concealed snap fastener at
the neck; a full lining; a jewel neckline; two front pockets
located below the waist; and a fitted waist with no horizontal
seam. We do not believe that the garment is designed for wear
over other outer garments. The skirt has a partially elasticized
waistband secured by a button closure; a partial rear opening
secured by a zipper; a full lining; a rear kick pleat; and four
front pleats.          
     
     The applicable subheading for the blouse will be
6204.29.4080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' ensembles: of other
textile materials: blouses and shirts: other: other.  The rate of
duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading
for the skirt will be 6204.29.4032, HTS, which provides for
women's or girls' ensembles: of other textile materials: skirts
and divided skirts: other: other. The rate of duty will be 7.2
percent ad valorem. 
     
     The  blouse falls within textile category designation 840
and the skirt falls within textile category designation 842. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.  
     
     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