NY 862580: The tariff classification of ladies' knitted leggings, style2042/52 QPM, from Hong Kong.

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                              NY 862580
                                 May 6, 1991


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:361 862580

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6104.63.2010


Mr. Kevin Maher
C Air Custom House Brokers-Forwarders, Inc.
153-66 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica, N.Y.  11434

RE:  The tariff classification of ladies' knitted leggings, style
2042/52   QPM, from Hong Kong.

Dear Mr. Maher:

     In your letter dated April 19, 1991 on behalf of Daniel
Caron Ltd., you requested a tariff classification ruling.  

     The submitted garment is manufactured from jersey fabric of
62% polyester/33% cotton/5% spandex, and is characterized by an
elasticized waistband, loose-fitting legs, a gusset in the
crotch, and stirrups. 

     As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned.

     The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6104.63.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's other knitted trousers of
synthetic fibers.  The rate of duty will be 30 percent ad
valorem. 
     
     The trousers fall within textile category designation 648. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement.

     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 (Restraints 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