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The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Hong Kong
Issued October 6, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6206.90.0040
Headings: 6206
Product description
Style 1011921 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 60 percent linen and 40 percent rayon woven fabric. The blouse is fully lined and features short sleeves, a stand up collar, side vents and a full front opening secured by five buttons.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style 1011921 will be 6206.90.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of other textile materials: other.
Full text
NY E86694 October 6, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E86694 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.90.0040 Mr. Herbert J. Lynch Sullivan & Lynch, P.C. 156 State Street Boston, MA 02109-2508 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Lynch: In your letter dated September 3, 1999, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Susan Bristol Inc. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 1011921 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 60 percent linen and 40 percent rayon woven fabric. The blouse is fully lined and features short sleeves, a stand up collar, side vents and a full front opening secured by five buttons. The applicable subheading for style 1011921 will be 6206.90.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 6.9 percent ad valorem. Style 1011921 falls within textile category designation 840. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.USTREAS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7080. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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