The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from China

NY K83653 March 25, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K83653 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Mr. Doug Hyland Nordstrom, Inc. Customs Compliance Department 1617 Sixth Avenue Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101-1742 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from China Dear Mr. Hyland: In your letter dated February 27, 2004, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style HL91093 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 42 percent cotton, 38 percent polyester, 19 percent rayon and 1 percent spandex woven fabric. The blouse features long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a standup collar, a lining, a self-fabric belt and a full front opening secured by three buttons. In your letter you suggest classification under subheading 6206.30.3040, HTS. The garment is properly classified under subheading 6206.40.3030, HTS, as the garment is in chief weight of man-made fibers. The applicable subheading for style HL91093 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: other: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 26.9 percent ad valorem. Style HL91093 falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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.). 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