The tariff classification of a woman's upper body garment from Hong Kong

NY K89092 September 27, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K89092 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0054 Ms. Shelly Monahan Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 58710 Seattle, WA 98138 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's upper body garment from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Monahan: In your letter dated September 8, 2004, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style J141A92 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 100 percent cotton woven seersucker fabric. The garment features a shaped front and rear neckline, adjustable shoulder straps, a side zipper closure and an elasticized back waist with self-fabric ties. The applicable subheading for style J141A92 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: with two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling. The rate of duty will be 8.1 percent ad valorem. Style J141A92 falls 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 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