The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Hong Kong

NY D81359 August 28, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D81359 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.10.0040 Ms. Rebecca Cheung Ann Taylor Global Sourcing, Inc. 142 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Cheung: In your letter dated August 13, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 52-22936 is a woman's blouse constructed from 100 percent silk woven fabric. The sleeveless, pullover blouse features a round neckline, straight hemmed bottom and a one button closure at the back neck. The applicable subheading for style 52-22936 will be 6206.10.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of silk or silk waste: other: containing 70 percent or more of silk or silk waste. The duty rate will be 7.3 percent ad valorem. Style 52-22936 falls within textile category designation 741. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are currently not subject to a visa requirement or quota restraints. 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. 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 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 (212) 466 - 5866. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division