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

NY E85589 August 30, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E85589 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Mr. Charles Santarelli Mersant International Ltd. 158-12 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434-4840 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Santarelli: In your letter dated August 4, 1999, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Wesmel Inc. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 5243 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The pullover blouse features short sleeves with elastic and a drawstring neckline. The blouse extends from the shoulder to the waist. The applicable subheading for style 5243 will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 15.9 percent ad valorem. Style 5243 falls within textile category designation 341. 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