The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Hong Kong

NY F87198 June 2, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:360 F87198 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Jill J. O’Dell Brylane, L.P. 2300 Southeastern Avenue P.O. Box 1947 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1947 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s shirt from Hong Kong Dear Ms. O’Dell: In your letter dated May 12, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. The submitted sample, which you refer to as project 02065, is a woman’s shirt constructed from 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a collar, 24 ½ inch side vents and a full front opening secured by seven buttons. The shirt extends from the shoulder to below the calf. The applicable subheading for the shirt will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 15.8 percent ad valorem. The shirt falls within textile category designation 341. 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.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