The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Turkey

NY I88640 December 12, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 I88640 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0056 Ms. Janice Fortin The American Companies 140 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Turkey Dear Ms. Fortin: In your letter dated November 26, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Dress Barn Inc. The submitted sample, style 6128, is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The blouse features short sleeves, a collar, one chest pocket, a full front opening secured by five buttons and front panels that extend into ties that fasten and tighten the bottom of the garment. The applicable subheading for style 6128 will be 6211.42.0054, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women’s or girls’: of cotton: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206: other. The rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem. As of January 1, 2003, the rate remains unchanged. Style 6128 falls within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Turkey are currently subject to quota restraints 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division