The tariff classification of a woman's woven upper body garment from Hong Kong

NY H80043 May 11, 2001 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 H80043 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Mr. Bill Sullivan MSAS Global Logistics, Inc. 248 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's woven upper body garment from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Sullivan: In your letter dated April 16, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Newport News Inc. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style S02-38-091 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 62 percent cotton, 35 percent polyester and 3 percent spandex woven fabric. The garment is strapless and features a shaped front neckline and a full front opening secured by eighteen hook and eye closures. The top back edge is cut straight across from side seam to side seam. The applicable subheading for style S02-38-091 will be 6211.42.0081, 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 cotton: other. The rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem. Style S02-38-091 falls within textile category designation 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are currently subject to quota restraints 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