The tariff classification of women’s blouses from Indonesia and China

NY L88854 December 6, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L88854 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030; 6211.43.0060 Ms. Jean Gong McNaughton Apparel Group Inc. 498 Seventh Avenue 9th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of women’s blouses from Indonesia and China Dear Ms. Gong: In your letter dated November 14, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted samples will be returned to you as requested. Style ETBL9K is a women’s sleeveless blouse made from 100 percent polyester chiffon woven fabric. The lined, pullover garment extends below the waist and features a deep v-neckline and empire styling. The shoulder coverage is over 2 ½ inches. Style ELZRYS is a women’s sleeveless blouse made from 100 percent polyester chiffon woven fabric. The lined, pullover garment extends below the waist and features a v-neckline with a snap closure and a shaped bodice. The shoulder coverage is less than 2 ½ inches. The applicable subheading for style ETBL9K 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: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 26.9 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the style ELZRYS will be 6211.43.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, women’s or girls’: of man-made fibers: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206: other. The duty rate will be 16 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUSA and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Both styles fall within textile category designation 641. 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