The tariff classification of woman's shirt from Macau.

NY G85879 February 21, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 G85879 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Audrey Kemp Fritz Companies, Inc. 9255 Customhouse Plaza Suite A San Diego, CA 92173 RE: The tariff classification of woman's shirt from Macau. Dear Ms. Kemp: In your letter dated January 24, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Ashworth Inc. The submitted sample, style WM 40011, is a woman’s shirt composed of knit and woven components. The collar, back yoke and front panels are constructed from 65 percent cotton, 30 percent nylon and 5 percent spandex woven fabric. The back panel and sleeves are constructed from 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex knitted fabric. The shirt features short sleeves, a collar and a full front opening secured by eight buttons. The essential character of the garment is imparted by the woven fabric which comprises the entire front of the garment. The applicable subheading for style WM 40011 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 general rate of duty will be 15.7 percent ad valorem. Style WM 40011 falls within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Macau are currently subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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