The tariff classification of girls’ shirts from Indonesia

NY K80932 December 29, 2003 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:358 K80932 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3060; 6211.42.0054 Karen Riggs Talbots 174 Beal Street Hingham, MA 02043 RE: The tariff classification of girls’ shirts from Indonesia Dear Ms. Riggs: This letter replaces NY K80838, dated December 9, 2003. The sample you resubmitted, style 44465001 has pockets at or below the waist, therefore disqualifying the garment from classification as a blouse in heading 6206. The changes are contained within the following text. Submitted style 44465001, manufactured from denim fabric of 100% cotton, is an unlined garment, characterized by a pocket at the lower portion of each of the fronts, and by inserted, ruffled edges around the cuffs of the long sleeves, and around the waistband, continuing along the edge of the full-front, buttoned opening and the neckline. Submitted style 44405002, manufactured from twill fabric of 100% cotton, is an unlined garment, characterized by a buttoned waistband, by a full-front, zippered opening, which is covered by a placket, buttoning to the body of the garment below the neckline, by buttoned cuffs of long sleeves, by a chest pocket, and by inserted, ruffled fabric which extends along the placket, continuing to form the stand-up collar. Submitted style 44465001 is being retained by this office for reference purposes. The applicable subheading for the denim garment, style 44465001, will be 6211.42.0054, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206, of cotton, with two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling. The duty rate for 2004 is 8.1 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the twill garment, style 44405002, will be 6206.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, of cotton, other, other, other, girls’, other. The duty rate for 2004 is 15.4 per cent ad valorem. Both garments fall within textile category designation 341. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Indonesia are 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division