The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Guatemala

NY E85784 September 9, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E85784 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Mr. Thomas Caldecort Chubb, III Oxford Industries, Inc. 222 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30308 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Guatemala Dear Chubb: In your letter dated August 10, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 83385 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent rayon woven fabric. The blouse features short sleeves, a collar and lapels, two mock pocket flaps and a full front opening secured by three buttons. The applicable subheading for style 83385 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 83385 falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Guatemala are currently not subject to quota restraints or 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