The tariff classification of a woman’s tank styled garment from China

NY L88909 December 8, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L88909 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0056 Mr. Patrick Pascarella Sea Air & Land Logistics 57 Doxbury Lane Suffern, NY 10901 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s tank styled garment from China Dear Mr. Pascarella: In your letter dated November 20, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Presidio International, Inc. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style W5C690 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from crocheted and woven components. The front neckline, upper back and shoulder straps are made from 100 percent rayon crocheted fabric while the body of the garment is constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The pullover garment extends below the waist and features a U-shaped front and rear neckline, a racer-like back and shoulder straps that measure 1 ½ inches wide. The essential character of the garment is imparted by the woven component. The applicable subheading for style W5C690 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 garments excluded from heading 6206: other. The duty rate will be 8.1 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Style W5C690 falls within textile category designation 341. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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