The tariff classification of woman’s top from China

N127280 October 20, 2010 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0056 Ms. Lynne Desplanches Tommy Bahama 428 Westlake Avenue N Suite 388 Seattle, WA 98109 RE: The tariff classification of woman’s top from China Dear Ms. Desplanches: In your letter dated October 11, 2010, you requested a classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, style TW31317, is a woman’s sleeveless pullover top constructed from 70% cotton and 30% silk woven fabric. The blouse features a deep V neckline with a beaded design around the neckline and a slit on each side seam. The blouse measures less than 2 ½ inches at the shoulder seam. The applicable subheading for style TW31317 will be 6211.42.0056, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women’s or girls’: of cotton: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from heading 6206: other. The duty rate will be 8.1 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 the 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 Kimberly Rackett at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division