The tariff classification of a woman’s upper body garment from Hong Kong

NY E86414 September 15, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E86414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Mr. Richard Kingston Speed Sourcing, Inc. 2140 City Gate Drive Columbus, OH 43219 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s upper body garment from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Kingston: In your letter dated August 17, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 9439’99, is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 96 percent cotton and 4 percent spandex woven fabric. The abbreviated garment features a full lining, a shaped neckline, one inch wide shoulder straps, a left side opening secured by five buttons and an elasticized back middle panel. The garment extends from the top of the bust to just above the waist. The applicable subheading for style 9439’99 will be 6211.42.0081, 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: other. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad valorem. Style 9439’99 falls within textile category designation 359. 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