The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Taiwan

NY L84049 May 5, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L84049 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Lisa York Target Customs Brokers, Inc. 33 South 6th Street Mail Stop-3315 Minneapolis, MN 55402 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Taiwan Dear Ms. York: In your letter dated April 8, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Mervyn’s. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style 119969 is a woman’s shirt constructed from 96 percent cotton and 4 percent spandex woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves, a collar, two chest pockets with buttoned flaps and a full front opening secured by six buttons. The applicable subheading for style 119969 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 duty rate will be 15.9 percent ad valorem.. Style 119969 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. 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