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

NY E87039 October 6, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E87039 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Ms. Cyndi Bergamini CSI Industries, Inc. 450 Winks Lane Bensalem, PA 19020 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s woven upper body garment from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Bergamini: In your letter dated September 1, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 172-701565 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 100 percent cotton woven denim fabric. The garment is sleeveless and features a scoop neckline, a full front opening secured by three buttons and two crocheted inserts on the bottom of each front panel. The armholes, neck and bottom have a crocheted trim. The garment extends from the shoulders to approximately the hips and buttons only to slightly below the bust, gaping open below this point. The garment doesn’t provide the coverage required to be considered a blouse. The applicable subheading for style 172-701565 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 172-701565 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