NY 863454: The tariff classification of a pair of knit tights fromKorea.

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                                   NY 863454
                                      June 18, 1991              
                                                            

CLA-2-61:S:N:N3I:361 863454

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6115.19.0010

Steven S. Weiser, Esq.
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, N. Y. 10004

RE:  The tariff classification of a pair of knit tights from
Korea.

Dear Mr. Weiser:

     In your letter dated May 17, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Liz Claiborne Accessories,
Inc.

     The submitted sample, style number 7427, is a pair of
women's knit tights which will be manufactured from either 80%
cotton, 20% spandex or 55% cotton, 25% polyester, 20% spandex
knit fabric.  The tights conform to the  contours of the body,
and feature a fully elastic waistband covered with the knit
fabric of the tights; overlock stitching joining the components
and visible on the outside of the garment; and two distinct type
of knit fabric:  one used for the lower torso, and the other for
the legs.  This last feature is sometimes found in pantyhose. 
Although the fabric of the garment is heavy, when worn, it will
be stretched to the point of some transparency.  Based on the
fabric and design, it appears that the garment will not be worn
without another garment to cover the lower torso.  

     As you requested, the sample is being returned.

     The applicable subheading for style number 7427 will be
6115.19.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for knit tights of cotton.  The rate of
duty will be 17 percent ad valorem.

     Style number 7427 falls within textile category designation
359.  Based upon  international textile trade agreements,
products of Korea 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