The tariff classification of a woman’s top from China or Hong Kong.

N073097 September 18, 2009 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:TA:361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.1020 Ms. Maristella Iacobella Phillips Van Heusen Corporation 200 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from China or Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Iacobella: In your letter dated August 20, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling for a woman’s knit top. The submitted sample, Style# TC1003, is woman’s top constructed from 100% rayon knit fabric. The top does not reach the waist in front and features ¾ length sleeves, a full front opening, and a hemmed bottom. The top provides sufficient coverage of the bust. We are returning your sample as requested. The applicable subheading for the top, Style TC1003, will be 6114.30.1020 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers: Tops, Women’s or girls’. The rate of duty will be 28.2% 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 Peggy Fitzgerald at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division