NY 865727: The tariff classification of a cotton denim divided skirtfrom China, Hong Kong or Macau.

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                                 NY 865727
                                 Aug. 21, 1991



CLA-2-62:S:N:N3I:865727 

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO: 6204.52.2030

Mr. Bob Glover
L.E. Coppersmith, Inc.
3460 Wilshire Blvd. #700
L.A. Calif. 90010


RE:  The tariff classification of a cotton denim divided skirt
from China,    Hong Kong or Macau.

Dear Mr. Glover: 

     In your letter dated July 29, 1991,on behalf of Title Jeans
Wear Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling.

     The submitted sample style no. 282061 is a woman's blue
denim divided skirt constructed of 100 percent cotton woven
fabric.  The divided skirt features a fly front opening with a
button closure, four belt loops on the waistband, 3 front pockets
and two back pockets, and a panel of denim fabric which covers
the leg separation at the front.  The garment is decorated with
several patches of non-denim woven fabric; one patch partially
covers the lower left front panel, two patches are sewn on either
side directly above the front pockets, there is a small patch on
each back pocket, there is another small patch in the lower right
hand portion and there is a patch directly under the waistband in
the rear portion of the garment.

     The applicable subheading for style no. 282061 will be
6204.52.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's blue denim skirts of cotton. 
The rate of duty will be 8.7 percent ad valorem.
                                                                 
     Style no. 282061 falls within textile category designation
342.  Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of China and Macau are subject to visa requirements and quota
restraints. 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