The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Indonesia

N144515 February 23, 2011 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:TA:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0060 Ms. Mei Li Marubeni America Corporation 375 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Indonesia Dear Ms. Li: In your letter dated January 18, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style 653MS is a woman’s top constructed from 77% rayon, 17% polyester, and 6% nylon woven fabric. The blouse features a round neckline without a collar, ¾ length sleeves, two faux chest pockets with flaps, two side pockets at the waist, and a full front opening secured by six buttons. The applicable subheading for style 653MS will be 6211.43.0060, 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 man-made fibers: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from heading 6206. The rate of duty will be 16 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