# NY H87211

February 19, 2002

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 H87211

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6204.22.3030; 6204.22.3040; 6204.22.3060

Ms. Bernadette Placido

QVC, Inc.

Studio Park

1200 Wilson Drive

West Chester, PA 19380-4262

RE: The tariff classification of women\'s woven wearing apparel from
China or Hong Kong.

Dear Ms. Placido:

In your letter dated January 21, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff
classification. The samples submitted with your request will be returned
to you under separate cover.

Style A63914 is made up of two ensembles consisting of a shirt and a
divided skirt and shirt and a pair of pants.

The first ensemble consists of a shirt and pants. Both components are
cut and sewn from 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex woven chambray
fabric. The shirt features short sleeves, a collar, side vents and a
full front opening secured by four buttons. The pants feature an
elasticized drawstring waist, a simulated fly front, two front pockets,
two back pockets and long hemmed legs.

The second ensemble consists of a shirt and a divided skirt. Both
components are cut and sewn from 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex
woven seersucker fabric. The shirt features short sleeves, a collar, two
chest pockets, side vents and a full front zippered opening. The garment
that you describe as a "skort", is a divided skirt. The garment features
short leg openings and an elasticized waist. The shorts are hidden in
the front by a skirt that is attached on one side and fastens with a
button closure. The leg separation is not apparent when viewed from the
front.

The applicable subheading for both shirts will be 6204.22.3060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers,
dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): ensembles: of cotton: blouses
and shirts: other. The rate of duty will be 15.6 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6204.22.3040, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's
or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts,
trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than
swimwear): ensembles: of cotton: trousers and breeches. The rate of duty
will be 16.8 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for the divided skirt will be 6204.22.3030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers,
dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): ensembles: of cotton: skirts
and divided skirts. The rate of duty will be 8.3 percent ad valorem.

The shirts fall within textile category designation 341, the divided
skirt falls within textile category designation 342 and the pants fall
within textile category designation 348. Based upon international
textile trade agreements products of China and Hong Kong are currently
subject to quota restraints 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]{.underline}, 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division