NY 862975: The tariff classification of a woman's skirtall fromBangladesh

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                            NY 862975
                         May 08, 1991
                         

CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 862975

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0080  

Ms. Gail T. Cumins
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C.
67 Broad Street
New York, NY  10004 

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's skirtall from
Bangladesh 

Dear Ms. Cumins:

     In your letter dated May 2, 1991, on behalf of your client,
Apparel Industries, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. 

     The submitted sample, style number B 894, is a woman's 100%
cotton, woven skirtall. The garment's coverage, in front, extends
from the top of the bust to approximately three inches above the
knees. It does not provide the requisite coverage for wear
without another outer garment. The garment has a skirt bottom,
permanently attached front and rear bibs, and adjustable shoulder
straps. The straps are permanently attached to the rear bib and
join to the two metal buttons on the front bib by means of metal
clasps. The garment also has a patch pocket, stitched down the
middle, on the front bib; a partial opening on each side, secured
by two metal buttons; ten (five pairs) belt loops around the
waist; two curved pockets and a coin pocket on the front, below
the waist; and a patch pocket on the back, also below the waist.
The sample is being returned under separate cover.   
     
     The applicable subheading for the skirtall will be
6211.42.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, women's or girls': of
cotton: other.  The rate of duty will be 8.6 percent ad valorem.

     The skirtall falls within textile category designation 359.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Bangladesh 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