The tariff classification of Scrub top and pants from China, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

NY H89577 April 18, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 H89577 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030; 6204.63.3510 Ms. Marla Schmidt Sigmatex, Inc. 551 Fifth Avenue Suite1110 New York, NY 10176 RE: The tariff classification of Scrub top and pants from China, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Dear Ms. Schmidt: In your letter dated March 19, 2002, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample is that of unisex scrub tops and pants of woven 65% polyester and 35% cotton fabric. The top features a V-neckline, hemmed short sleeves, breast pocket and a hemmed bottom. The pants feature a tunnel waistband with an adjustable drawstring, a back pocket and hemmed bottoms. The applicable subheading for the scrub top 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 27.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the scrub pants will be 6204.63.3510, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of synthetic fibers: other: other: other: other, trousers and breeches: women’s. The duty rate will be 29 percent ad valorem. The top falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade Agreement products of China, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka are subject to quota and the requirement of visa. The pants fall within textile category designation 648. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-5053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division