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The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong
Issued November 13, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6211.43.0076
Headings: 6211
Product description
Style DBW5001 is a woman's vest constructed from 70 percent rayon and 30 percent polyester woven fabric. The vest features oversized armholes, a V-neckline, side vents and a full front opening secured by seven button and loop closures.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style DBW5001 will be 6211.43.0076, 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 man-made fibers: vests: other.
Full text
NY D84181 November 13, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D84181 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0076 Mr. Stacy Bauman American Shipping Co. Inc. 140 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Bauman: In your letter dated October 28, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style DBW5001 is a woman's vest constructed from 70 percent rayon and 30 percent polyester woven fabric. The vest features oversized armholes, a V-neckline, side vents and a full front opening secured by seven button and loop closures. The applicable subheading for style DBW5001 will be 6211.43.0076, 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 man-made fibers: vests: other. The duty rate will be 16.6 percent ad valorem. Style DBW5001 falls within textile category designation 659. 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
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