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The classification of a woman’s woven skort from Macau.
Issued November 30, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6204.52.2070
Headings: 6204
Product description
The submitted sample, Style #3836, is a woman’s skort constructed from 100% cotton woven fabric. The garment features a zippered closure at the front of the short pants. The skort also features an additional piece of fabric sewn into the right seam, that extends across the front of the garment, and attaches to the left front waistband with a buckle closure. The leg separation is not apparent when viewed from the front. We are returning your sample as you requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Skort, Style #3836, will be 6204.52.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ skirts and divided skirts, of cotton, other, women’s.
Full text
NY G83829 November 30, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:361 G83829 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.52.2070 Mr. Alan Woodruff NY & CO Lerner New York, A Division of The Limited, Inc. 460 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The classification of a woman’s woven skort from Macau. Dear Mr. Woodruff: In your letter dated October 13, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #3836, is a woman’s skort constructed from 100% cotton woven fabric. The garment features a zippered closure at the front of the short pants. The skort also features an additional piece of fabric sewn into the right seam, that extends across the front of the garment, and attaches to the left front waistband with a buckle closure. The leg separation is not apparent when viewed from the front. We are returning your sample as you requested. The applicable subheading for the Skort, Style #3836, will be 6204.52.2070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ skirts and divided skirts, of cotton, other, women’s. The rate of duty will be 8.4% ad valorem. The Skort, Style #3836, falls within textile category designation 342. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Macau are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 Angela De Gaetano at 212-637-7029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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