# NY G87070

February 13, 2001

CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 G87070

CATEGORY: Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6108.22.9020; 6212.10.9020

Ms. Anita Yau

Ace Style Intimate Apparel, Inc.

183 Madison Avenue

Suite 1400

New York, New York 10016

RE: The tariff classification of ladies' garments from the Philippines.

Dear Ms. Yau:

In your letter dated February 6, 2001, you requested a classification
ruling. The provided samples will be returned as per your request.

Style 66095 is a ladies' brassiere with 92% nylon 8% spandex knitted
fabric triangle shaped cups which are covered with marabou faux feathers
on the outer surface. The shoulder straps and back of the garment
consist of adjustable imitation jeweled chains which are sewn to the
cups.

Style 66096 is a coordinating ladies' thong styled bikini panty
constructed with 92% nylon 8% spandex knitted fabric front and back
panels. Imitation jeweled chains are sewn at both sides of the garment
with a hook adjustment located on the wearer's right side. The front
panel waistband is trimmed with marabou faux feathers.

Please note that Rule No. 6 of The Textile Fiber Products Identification
Act requires the use of generic fiber names when marking textile
products.

The applicable subheading for style 66095 will be 6212.10.9020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and
similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted:
Brassieres: other: other . . . of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be
17.2 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style 66096 will be 6108.22.9020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides
for Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses,
pajamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles,
knitted or crocheted: briefs and panties: of man-made fibers: other . .
. women's. The duty rate will be 15.9 percent ad valorem.

Style 66095 falls within textile category designation 649 and style
66096 falls within textile category designation 652. Based upon
international textile trade agreements products of the Philippines 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]{.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 Brian Burtnik at 212-637-7083.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski

Director,

National Commodity

Specialist Division