The tariff classification of a woman’s dress from China

NY M83725 June 7, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M83725 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.42.3050 Ms. Toray Henry Speed Sourcing, Inc. 1105 Schrock Road Suite 502 Columbus, OH 43229 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s dress from China Dear Ms. Henry: In your letter dated May 18, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style E6611 is a woman’s dress constructed from 100 percent cotton woven printed fabric. The sleeveless dress features a shaped front neckline, spaghetti straps, a side zipper closure and beading around the waist. The knee length dress is entirely covered with a see-through overlay constructed from 100 percent nylon tulle fabric. The overlay is securely attached at the neckline and at the waist. The cotton woven fabric imparts the essential character to the garment. The applicable subheading for the dress will be 6204.42.3050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): dresses: of cotton: other: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 8.4 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 dress falls within textile category designation 336. 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