The tariff classification of women's shirts from Hong Kong

NY K88801 September 16, 2004 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K88801 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040; 6211.42.0054; 6211.43.0060 Ms. Evelyn Appel-Schaefer Air Import Manager James J. Boyle & Co. Air & Ocean Import & Export 7505 N.E. Ambassador Place - #B Portland, OR 97220 RE: The tariff classification of women's shirts from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Appel-Schaefer: In your letter dated August 18, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Pendleton Woolen Mills. The submitted samples will be returned to you as requested. Style TF317 is a women’s shirt constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a collar, two chest pockets with buttoned flaps, a shirttail bottom, and a full front opening secured by five buttons. Style TF318 is a women’s woven shirt constructed from 100 percent cotton denim fabric. The shirt features long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a collar, two chest pockets with buttoned flaps, two pockets below the waist, a full front opening secured by six buttons and adjustable tabs at the bottom. Style TF324 is a women’s tunic-styled shirt constructed from 100 percent lyocell woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves, a notched collar, two pockets below the waist, side vents and a full front opening secured by four buttons. The applicable subheading for style TF317 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 rate of duty will be 15.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style TF318 will be 6211.42.0054, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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: with two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling. The rate of duty will be 8.1 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style TF324 will be 6211.43.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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 rate of duty will be 16 percent ad valorem. Styles TF317 and TF318 fall within textile category designation 341. Style TF324 falls within textile category designation 641. 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 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