The tariff classification of women's shirts from Hong Kong

NY H80277 May 21, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 H80277 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3010; 6206.30.3040 Ms. Susan Stern CYRK The Tonkin Group 14224 167th Avenue, SE Monroe, WA 98272 RE: The tariff classification of women's shirts from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Stern: In your letter dated April 26, 2001, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. All of the submitted samples, styles CPG-82 (denim), CPG-67 (chambray) and CPG-91 (solid color), are women’s shirts constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric and are identical in styling. Each shirt features long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a pointed collar, one chest pocket, a shirttail bottom and a full front opening secured by seven buttons. The applicable subheading for styles CPG-82 and CPG-67 will be 6206.30.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of cotton: other: other: with two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling: women’s. The rate of duty will be 15.7 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style CPG-91 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 rate of duty will be 15.7 percent ad valorem. All styles fall within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are currently 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