The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Hong Kong

NY D80959 August 26, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D80959 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.49.9050 Ms. Shalini Koduri Eddie Bauer P.O. Box 97000 Redmond, WA 98073-9700 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Koduri: In your letter dated August 10, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 083-0050 (regular) is a woman's blouse constructed from 55 percent linen and 45 percent rayon woven fabric. The sleeveless blouse features a stand-up collar, a full front opening secured by six buttons, two pockets below the waist and side vents. This garment will also be imported in petite sizes under style 083-0051 and tall sizes under style 083-0052. The applicable subheading for style 083-0050 will be 6211.49.9050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: other garments, women's or girls': of other textile materials: other: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad valorem. Style 083-0050 falls within textile category designation 840. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints. 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at (212) 466 - 5866. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division