E89649 E8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a woman’s halter top from Indonesia

Issued November 26, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6211.43.0091

Headings: 6211

Product description

Style 4142 is a woman’s halter top constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The garment features a drawstring at the neck that ties in the back and the front panel extends around the sides and ties in the back. The garment leaves the shoulders and back bare.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for style 4142 will be 6211.43.0091, 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: other.

Full text

NY E89649 November 26, 1999 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 E89649 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0091 Mr. Alan Woodruff Lerner New York 460 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s halter top from Indonesia Dear Mr. Woodruff: In your letter dated November 5, 1999, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 4142 is a woman’s halter top constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric. The garment features a drawstring at the neck that ties in the back and the front panel extends around the sides and ties in the back. The garment leaves the shoulders and back bare. The applicable subheading for style 4142 will be 6211.43.0091, 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: other. The duty rate will be 16.5 percent ad valorem. Style 4142 falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Indonesia 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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