The tariff classification of women’s woven blouses from China

NY G87757 March 23, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA 360 G87757 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Ms. Lidia Nazzaro Jayli Trade-Net International, Inc. 6969 Trans-Canada - Suite 131 Ville St. Layrent Quebec H4T 1V8 Canada RE: The tariff classification of women’s woven blouses from China Dear Ms. Nazzaro: In your letter dated February 22, 2001, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style JL01-12 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The pullover blouse extends from the shoulders to the hips. The garment is sleeveless and features a mock-turtle neck treatment and a hemmed bottom. The garment is sized as one size fits all. The applicable subheading for style JL01-12 will be 6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 27.4 percent ad valorem. Style JL01-12 falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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