The tariff classification of a woman's divided skirt from Hong Kong.

NY 851213 May 1, 1990 CLA-2-62:S:N:N3-I:360 851213 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.52.2070 Diane L. Weinberg, Esq. Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. 505 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10022-1106 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's divided skirt from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Weinberg: In your letter dated April 4, 1990, on behalf of your client, John Henry, a division of Salant Corporation, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number JB 38840, is a woman's divided skirt which is cut and sewn from printed, woven fabric composed of 100% cotton. The garment features a partial opening on the left side, which is secured by a zipper; a single-button closure on the waist- band, located directly above the zipper; four self-fabric belt loops, also located on the waistband; two front pockets with button-down triangle-shaped folds; and a large, expandable pleat extending down the front and back. The leg separation on the garment is not apparent. The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6204.52.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's skirts and divided skirts of cotton. The rate of duty will be 8.7 percent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 342. 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 (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