The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China, India or Sri Lanka

NY L89796 February 13, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L89796 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Lori J. P. Boullet Columbia Sportswear Company 14375 NW Science Park Drive Portland, OR 97229 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China, India or Sri Lanka Dear Ms. Boullet: In your letter dated January 12, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style AL7078 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester woven fabric. The pullover blouse is sleeveless and features a V-neckline with a keyhole opening below secured by a drawstring closure and side vents with two button closures. The applicable subheading for the blouse will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 15.4 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The blouse 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