The tariff classification of a woman’s woven upper body garment from the Philippines

NY E87271 October 28, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E87271 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0091 Troy Myers Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s woven upper body garment from the Philippines Dear Sir/Madam: In your letter dated September 20, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 220251 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The garment features a slightly V’d neckline, 3/8 inch wide adjustable shoulder straps and a curved bottom. The back top edge of the garment is cut straight across from side seam to side seam. The applicable subheading for style 220251 will be 6211.43.0091, 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 man-made fibers: other. The duty rate will be 16.5 percent ad valorem. Style 220251 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of the Philippines 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