The tariff classification of a woman's shirt and pants from China

NY K84102 April 7, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K84102 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.69.9044; 6211.49.9050 Ms. Bernadette Purcell QVC. Inc. Studio Park 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380-4262 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's shirt and pants from China Dear Ms. Purcell: In your letter dated March 10, 2004, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style A17233 consists of a woman’s shirt and pants constructed from 55 percent linen and 45 percent cotton woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves, a collar, two pockets below the waist and a full front opening secured by six buttons. The pants feature a waistband, a front button and zipper closure and long hemmed legs. The applicable subheading for the pants will be 6204.69.9044, 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): trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: of other textile materials: other: other: trousers and breeches. The rate of duty will be 2.8 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the shirt will be 6211.49.9050, 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 other textile materials: other: blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments excluded from heading 6206 The pants fall within textile category designation 847 and the shirt falls within textile category designation 840. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are not 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 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.). 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