The tariff classification of a woman's upper body garment from India

NY D82256 September 18, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D82256 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Ms. Laura A. Moore Polo Jeans Co. 115 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's upper body garment from India Dear Ms. Moore: In your letter dated September 3, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style wwv-7587 is a woman's abbreviated upper body garment constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features a shaped front neckline, 1/4 inch wide shoulder straps, a tube-like body with a full back opening secured by 10 hook and eye closures. The garment extends from the top of the bust to the waist and the back top edge is cut straight across from side seam to side seam. The applicable subheading for style wwv-7587 will be 6211.42.0081, 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 cotton: other. The duty rate will be 8.4 percent ad valorem. Style wwv-7587 falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of India 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