The tariff classification of a woman's shirt from China

NY L81169 December 20, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L81169 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Janice Sarmiento McNaughton Apparel Group Inc. 498 Seventh Avenue 9th FL New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's shirt from China Dear Ms. Sarmiento: In your letter dated December 3, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Miss Erika. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style 65625 is a woman’s shirt constructed from 100 percent cotton woven corduroy fabric. The shirt features long sleeves with button closure, a collar, two chest pockets, two pockets with buttoned flaps below the waist, elbow patches and a full front opening secured by five buttons. The applicable subheading for style 65625 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 15.4 percent ad valorem. Style 65625 falls within textile category designation 341. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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