NY 864634: The tariff classification of a woman's woven bustier fromHong Kong.

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                            NY 864634

                       July 11, 1991  

CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 864634

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0090  

Ms. Sara Y. Okaya
Mast Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 9020
100 Old River Road
Andover, MA  01810 

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

Dear Ms. Okaya:

     In your letter dated June 24, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number SIL 216, is a woman's
bustier, manufactured from 60% nylon, 40% polyester, woven
fabric. The garment is lined with 100% acetate, woven fabric, and
has a large applique, composed of 100% rayon velvet, on the
front. The bustier is snugfitting and its coverage extends from
the top of the bust to below the waist (in front), leaving the
shoulders and the upper back bare. It is secured to the body by
seven hook-and-eye fasteners on the back, and has four, flexible,
plastic stays inserted into the front and side seams. It also has
a shirred back; a V-shaped top edge, with piping; and piping on
the bottom edge. The sample is being returned under separate
cover.       
     The applicable subheading for the bustier will be
6211.43.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, women's or girls': of
man-made fibers: other. The rate of duty will be 17 percent ad
valorem.
     
     The bustier falls within textile category designation 659. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, 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