The tariff classification of leather and textile blouse from China.

NY G88390 March 27, 2001 CLA-2-42:RR:NC:3:353 G88390 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4203.10.4095 Ms. Debra DeEsposito American Shipping Company Inc. 167-10 South Conduit Ave. Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of leather and textile blouse from China. Dear Ms. DeEsposito: In your letter dated March 14, 2001, on behalf of Design Liaison 561 Seventh Ave., N.Y., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #S7833R is a blouse composed of a leather front and collar with a knit 100% wool back and sleeves. The blouse has a stand up collar and a zipper closure at the back. The leather portion imparts the essential character. The applicable subheading for the blouse, Style #S7833R will be 4203.10.4095, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or composition leather: Articles of apparel: Other, Other: Women’s, girls’ and infants’.” The rate of duty will be 6% ad valorem. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-637-7084. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division