The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Pakistan

N235226 December 6, 2012 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0056 Ms. Nohemy Valdivieso Nohemy Customs Broker, Inc. 11222 La Cienega Blvd. STE. 135 Inglewood, CA 90304 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Pakistan Dear Ms. Valdivieso: In your letter dated October 29, 2012, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Third Stage Fashion. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style 1901 is a woman’s pullover style top constructed of both knit and woven components. The side panels are constructed of knit fabric. The sleeves and the front and back panels are constructed of 55% cotton 45% polyester woven fabric. The top features a V-neckline, short sleeves, two pockets below the waist, and a hemmed bottom. The woven component imparts the essential character of the garment. The applicable subheading for style 1901 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 rate of duty 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, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division