The tariff classification of women’s woven upper body garments from Hong Kong and India

NY F80814 January 28, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 F80814 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040; 6211.42.0056; 6211.42.0081 Ms. Shelia Andrews Dillards 1600 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: The tariff classification of women’s woven upper body garments from Hong Kong and India Dear Ms. Andrews: In your letter dated December 28, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The samples that you have submitted will be returned to you under separate cover. Style M233450 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features a V-neckline, adjustable 3/8-inch wide shoulder straps, a partial back opening secured by two buttons and embroidery just below the front shoulder straps. The top back edge is cut straight across from side seam to side seam. Style M233452 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The sleeveless blouse features a V-neckline, a lining, side vents and a side zipper closure. There is embroidery around the front neckline. Style M233453 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester woven fabric. The blouse is sleeveless and features a square neckline, 1 ½ inch wide shoulder straps and a side zipper closure. The applicable subheading for style M233450 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 8.3 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style M233452 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 15.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style M233453 will be 6211.42.0056, 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: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206. The duty rate will be 16.4 percent ad valorem. Style M233450 falls within textile category designation 359 and styles M233452 and M233453 fall within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong and India 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