NY 866850: The tariff classification of a women's ski garment fromSingapore

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                                  NY 866850
        
                                 October 7, 1991                 
     


CLA-2-62:S:N:N3:357 866850  

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6204.63.3000; 6204.63.3510  

Mr. Patrick Leung
Fera International Corp.
3521 Challenger St.
Torrance, California 90503

RE:  The tariff classification of a women's ski garment from
Singapore

Dear Mr. Leung:

     In your letter dated September 10, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being
returned as you requested.  

     The item in question, style "11310 Cat Suit," is a one-
piece, unlined trouser with stirrups and shoulder straps. It has
a back bib and a low rise in the front with a zipper opening. The
fabric is a three layer trade-named fabric from Switzerland known
as WB400. It consists of a woven stretch outer material that is
59% polyester, 26% polyamide, 11% polyacrylic and 4% spandex, a
plastic film in the center and an inner knit fabric. Although
your letter states that to your knowledge this inner layer has
not been brushed, it appears from our examination of it that this
is a brushed pile fabric. Our response is based on that
conclusion. You also provided a copy of a lab report indicating
that this fabric was tested for water resistance and meets the
requirements of HTS Chapter 62 Additional U.S. Note 2.

     If upon importation the garment meets the requirements of
Chapter 62 Additional U. S. Note 2, the applicable subheading for
the style 11310 Cat Suit will be 6204.63.3000, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other
women's or girls' trousers and breeches of synthetic fibers,
water resistant. The duty rate will be 7.6% ad valorem.

     If the garment does not meet the requirements of Additional
U.S. Note 2, the applicable subheading for it will be
6204.63.3510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other women's 
trousers and breeches of synthetic fibers. The duty rate will be
30.4% ad valorem.

     The sample falls within textile category designation 648.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Singapore are subject to quota restraints and the requirement of
a visa.

     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