NY 865141: The tariff classification of a woman's woven garment fromIndia.

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                            NY 865141
                           July 29, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 865141

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0080  

Ms. Mary Jo Muoio
Wolf D. Barth Co. Inc.
90 West Street
New York, NY  10006

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's woven garment from
India. 

Dear Ms. Muoio:

     In your letter dated July 15, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Halmode Apparel, you requested a classification ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number 1103280, is a woman's
one-piece garment, manufactured from two kinds of 100% cotton,
woven fabric. The garment, which you describe as a "maternity
romper", does not provide the requisite coverage for wear without
another outer garment, such as a blouse. In back, the garment's
coverage extends from the nape of the neck to the knees. The
garment encloses the legs in two tubes, has a U-shaped top edge
in front, the lowest point of which rises 8" above the natural
waistline, and deep armholes. The garment also has two front and
two back pockets; six belt loops at intervals around the waist; a
mock, button-secured, flapped pocket on the upper front; and a
rectangle-shaped textile applique on the upper back. The rear of
the garment is constructed from two panels sewn together
lengthwise, with each panel tapering upward and over the shoulder
into a strap-like extension with a metal clasp attached to it.
Each clasp, in turn, joins to one of two buttons on the front to
support the garment on the wearer's body. 

     The sample is being returned under separate cover. 

     The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6211.42.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, women's or girls': of
cotton: other.  The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad valorem.
     
     The garment falls within textile category designation 359. 
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