The tariff classification of women's bodyshirts from China.

NY H89728 April 24, 2002 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 H89728 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0056; 6211.43.0060 Ms. Bettina Csekme Spiegel Imports Import Logistic & Compliance - HQ 2 3500 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 RE: The tariff classification of women's bodyshirts from China. Dear Ms. Csekme: In your letter dated March 25, 2002, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The samples submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover. Style 15-0274w is a woman’s bodyshirt that has a body constructed from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex and a panty constructed from knitted fabric. The garment features long sleeves with button cuffs, a collar and a wrap front secured by a hidden snap closure. The knit panty has elasticized leg openings and an adjustable two snap crotch. Style 15-0266w is a woman’s bodyshirt that has a body constructed from 100 percent polyester woven fabric and a panty constructed from knitted fabric. The garment features long sleeves with a ruffled hem, a V-neckline with ruffles along the edge. The knit panty features elasticized leg openings and an adjustable two snap crotch. The applicable subheading for style 16-0274w will be 6211.42.0056, 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: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206: other. The rate of duty will be 8.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 15-0266w will be 6211.43.0060, 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: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206. The duty rate will be 16.2 percent ad valorem. Style 15-0266w falls within textile category designation 341 and style 15-0274w falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division