The tariff classification of women's blouses from Hong Kong

NY I89745 January 30, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 I89745 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040; 6211.42.0056 Ms. Elizabeth Hodur Warnaco Inc. 149 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 RE: The tariff classification of women's blouses from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Hodur: In your letter dated January 6, 2003, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Your letter mentions three samples but only two were submitted. Classifications of the two sample are below. Style ZJ27F3654 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The blouse is sleeveless and features a scooped neckline, a full front opening secured by six button and loop closures and measures one inch at the shoulder seam. The arm openings have a ruffled trim. The garment also has a full back opening secured by lacing. Style ZJ26U3645 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex woven fabric. The blouse is sleeveless and features a collar, two flapped chest pockets with snap closures and a full front opening secured by seven snap closures. The applicable subheading for style ZJ27F3654 will be 6211.42.0056, 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. The applicable subheading for style ZJ26U3645 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 15.5 percent ad valorem. Both blouses fall within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong 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