The tariff classification of women’s wearing apparel from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Taiwan

NY E80403 May 14, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E80403 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0060; 6211.43.0066; 6211.49.9030; 6104.42.0010; 6114.20.0015 Ms. Jeannine Greener Eddie Bauer P.O. Box 97000 Redmond, WA 98073-9700 RE: The tariff classification of women’s wearing apparel from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Taiwan Dear Ms. Greener: In your letter dated April 9, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 017-0278 is a woman’s jumper constructed from 100 percent rayon woven fabric. The jumper features oversized armholes, a round neckline, a partial front opening secured by three buttons, side seam pockets, and a self fabric tie belt in the back. This garment will also be imported in petite and tall sizes under style numbers 017-0279 and 017-0280. Style 017-1590 is a woman’s jumper constructed from 100 percent cotton corduroy woven fabric. The jumper features a V-neckline, partial openings under each arm secured by three buttons, two pockets at the waist and side vents. This garment will also be imported in petite and tall sizes under style numbers 017-2054 and 017-2429. Style 017-5741 is a woman’s jumper constructed from 100 percent cotton knit fabric. The jumper features oversized armholes, a V-neckline, a partial front opening secured by three buttons, side seam pockets and an empire waist. This garment will also be imported in petite and tall sizes under style numbers 017-5742 and 017-5745. Style 017-2705 is a woman’s dress constructed from 100 percent cotton knit fabric. The dress features a scoop neckline and side seam pockets. This garment will also be imported in petite and tall sizes under style numbers 017-2706 and 017-2707. Style 017-2475 is a woman’s jumper constructed from 60 percent linen and 40 percent rayon woven fabric. The jumper features oversized armholes, a round neckline, a back vent and side seam pockets. This garment will also be imported in petite and tall sizes under style numbers 017-2476 and 017-2477. The applicable subheading for style 017-0278 will be 6211.43.0066, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women’s or girls’: of man-made fibers: jumpers: other. The duty rate will be 16.5 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 017-1590 will be 6211.42.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women’s or girls’: of cotton: jumpers. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 017-5741 will be 6114.0.0015, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: jumpers. The duty rate will be 11.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 017-2475 will be 6104.42.0010, 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), knitted or crocheted: dresses: of cotton: women’s. The duty rate will be 11.8 ad valorem. Style 017-0278 falls within textile category designation 659; styles 017-1590 and 017-5741 fall within textile category designation 359; style 017-2705 falls within textile category designation 336 and style 017-2475 falls within textile category 859. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Taiwan are subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement. Products of Singapore are currently not subject to quota restraints but are subject to a visa requirement. 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.USTREAS.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 212-637-7080. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division