The tariff classification of chef coats from Guatemala.

NY M82743 May 10, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:353 M82743 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Barbara Harwell V-Tex 1027 Bush Parkway Buffalo, Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of chef coats from Guatemala. Dear Ms. Harwell: In your letter dated April 24, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you as requested. Three samples of unisex chef coats consisting of woven 100% cotton were submitted with your request. Style 0402C is a hip length chef’s coat with a mandarin collar, left breast pocket, a pocket on the sleeve and a full front double breasted button closure that closes left over right and right over left. Style 0425C is a hip length chef’s coat with a mandarin collar, left breast pocket, a pocket on the sleeve and a full front double breasted ¾” braided button closure that closes left over right and right over left. Style 0403C is identical to style 0425C with the exception of a smaller ½” braided button. The applicable subheading for the chef coats, styles 0402C, 0425 and 0403 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% 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/. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division