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

NY E82974 June 30, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E82974 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Ms. Melba R. Dairo Federated Merchandising Group 1440 Broadway New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Dairo: In your letter dated June 3, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 5606W is a woman’s shirt constructed from 65 percent rayon and 35 percent polyester woven fabric. The shirt is fully lined and features long sleeves with button cuffs, a collar, a chest pocket, side vents and a full front opening secured by six buttons under a placket. The applicable subheading for style 5606W 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. Style 5606W 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