The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Hong Kong

NY G80714 September 11, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA: 360 G80714 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.90.0040 Mr. William F. Sullivan MSAS Global Logistics Inc. 248-06 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Sullivan: In your letter dated August 21, 2000, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Newport News Inc. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style S01-63-080 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton woven fabric. The sleeveless blouse extends from the shoulders to approximately the mid-calf and features a V-neckline, side vents and a full front opening secured by six button and loop closures. Although the garment extends to the mid-calf, it provides coverage only to the waist. The catalog photo submitted shows the garment being worn over trousers. The applicable subheading for style S01-63-080 will be 6206.90.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 6.9 percent ad valorem. Style S01-63-080 falls within textile category designation 840. 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.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