The tariff classification of a woman’s dress from Thailand

NY G83209 October 26, 2000 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA 360 G83209 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.42.3050 Ms. Marilyn Breum Eddie Bauer, Inc. P.O. Box 97000 Redmond, WA 98073-9700 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s dress from Thailand Dear Ms. Breum: In your letter dated September 26, 2000, you requested a classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 017-1163 (regular) is a woman’s dress constructed from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex woven fabric. The dress features a shaped front neckline, ½ inch wide shoulder straps, an empire waist, a back vent and a back zipper closure. This garment will also be imported in petite and tall sizes under style number 017-1164 and 017-1165. The applicable subheading for style 017-1163 will be 6204.42.3050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): dresses: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 10.1 percent ad valorem. Style 017-1163 falls within textile category designation 336. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Thailand 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