NY a86482: The tariff classification of women's halters from Hong Kong

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                            NY A86482

                        August 29, 1996

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA 360 A86482

CATEGORY:      Classification

TARIFF NO.:    6211.49.1090  

Mr. William F. Sullivan
MSAS Customs Logistics, Inc.
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11422

RE:  The tariff classification of women's halters from Hong Kong

Dear Mr. Sullivan:

     In your letter dated August 7, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Newport News, Inc.  The sample
submitted with your request will be returned to you under
separate cover.
     
     Style F9614181 is a halter styled upper body garment
constructed from 100 percent silk woven fabric.  The halter is
fully lined garment and features a full front zippered opening
and two simulated pockets located at the waist. The garment does
not provide back or shoulder coverage.

     The applicable subheading for the style F9614181 will be
6211.49.1090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear;
other garments: other garments, women's or girls': of other
textile materials: containing 70 percent or more by weight of
silk or silk waste: other.  The duty rate will be 6.5 percent ad
valorem.

     Style F9614181 falls within textile category designation
759.  Based upon international textile trade agreements products
of Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and a visa
requirement.


     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.  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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.  If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia
Schiazzano at (212) 466-5866.



                                        Sincerely,



                                        Roger J. Silvestri
                                        Director
                                        National Commodity
                                        Specialist Division