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NY J86866




August 11, 2003

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 J86866

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6217.10.9510; 6217.10.9530

Mr. Ray Meighan
Federated Merchandising Group
11 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001

RE: The tariff classification of woven and plaited belts from China.

Dear Mr. Meighan:

In your letter dated July 19, 2003, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be returned to you.

You have submitted four samples. Style FBS04F3327 is a belt made of 100% cotton plaited fabric. The belt measures approximately 36 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. The belt features an adjustable buckle closure.

Style FBS04F1327 is a belt you state to be of knit construction, which upon exam by this office is determined to be of 100% cotton woven fabric construction. The belt measures approximately 36 inches long and 1 inch wide. The belt features an adjustable metal buckle closure.

Style FBS04W1327 is a belt made of 100% polyester plaited fabric. The belt measures approximately 36 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. The belt features an adjustable buckle closure.

Style FBS04S2327 is a belt you state to be of knit construction, which upon exam by this office is determined to be of 100% polyester woven fabric construction. The belt measures approximately 36 inches long and 1 inch wide. The belt features an adjustable buckle closure.

The applicable subheading for Styles FBS04F3327 and FBS04F1327 will be 6217.10.9510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those in heading 6212: accessories: other: other, of cotton. The duty rate will be 14.7% ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for Styles FBS04W1327 and FBS04S2327 will be 6217.10.9530, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing accessories; parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those in heading 6212: accessories: other: other, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 14.7% ad valorem.

Styles FBS04F3327 and FBS04F1327 fall within textile category designation 359. Styles FBS04W1327 and FBS04S2327 fall within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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