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

NY E81010 May 14, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E81010 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Mr. James J. Kelly Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Kelly: In your letter dated April 22, 1999, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Jones Apparel Group USA Inc. The submitted sample, style P5351627, is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The blouse features long hemmed sleeves, a collar, lapels and a full front opening secured by three buttons. The blouse extends from the shoulder to mid-thigh. The applicable subheading for style P5351627 will be 6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 27.8 percent ad valorem. StyleP5351627 falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and 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