The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Qatar

NY G82790 October 27, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA 360 G82790 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Kris Spurbeck Target Corporation Import Department TPN-09X 1000 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Qatar Dear Ms. Spurbeck: In your letter dated October 2, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 511 is a woman’s shirt constructed from 96 percent cotton and 4 percent spandex woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves with snap cuffs, a collar, two chest pockets with flaps and a full front opening secured by seven snap closures. The applicable subheading for style 511 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. Style 511 falls within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Qatar 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