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The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Hong Kong.
Issued June 3, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6211.42.0081
Headings: 6211
Product description
The sample will be returned as requested. The garment, style EXP006, is a woman's garment of 96% cotton/4% spandex denim fabric. The garment is similar to a top. It is sleeveless, fitted, extends to the waist, has a zippered back opening and the elastic straps measure less than 1/2 inch across.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6211.42.0081, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, other garments, women's or girls', of cotton, other.
Full text
PD B84954 June 3, 1997 CLA-2-62:I11 B84954 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 William Ortiz S.J. Stile Associates Limited 153-66 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, New York 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Ortiz: In your letter dated May 6, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The sample will be returned as requested. The garment, style EXP006, is a woman's garment of 96% cotton/4% spandex denim fabric. The garment is similar to a top. It is sleeveless, fitted, extends to the waist, has a zippered back opening and the elastic straps measure less than 1/2 inch across. The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6211.42.0081, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear, other garments, women's or girls', of cotton, other. The rate of duty will be 8.4%. The garment falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong, are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. 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. Sincerely, Dennis H. Murphy Port Director Norfolk, Virginia
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