The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong
Issued December 7, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6211.49.9070
Headings: 6211
Product description
Style 2675 is a woman's vest constructed from 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton woven fabric. The vest features oversized armholes, a V-neckline, side vents and a full front opening secured by four buttons.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 2675 will be 6211.49.9070, 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: vests.
Full text
NY D85155 December 7, 1998 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D85155 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.49.9070 Ms. Melba R. Dairo Federated Merchandising Group 1440 Broadway New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's vest from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Dairo: In your letter dated November 18, 1998, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 2675 is a woman's vest constructed from 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton woven fabric. The vest features oversized armholes, a V-neckline, side vents and a full front opening secured by four buttons. The applicable subheading for style 2675 will be 6211.49.9070, 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: vests. The duty rate will be 7.6 percent ad valorem. Style 2675 falls within textile category designation 859. 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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