The tariff classification of a woman’s upper body garment from China. Dear Ms. Bauman:

NY L89251 December 29, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:361 L89251 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.3070 Ms. Stacy Bauman American Shipping Company Inc. 1400 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s upper body garment from China. Dear Ms. Bauman: In your letter dated December 1, 2005, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Maurices Inc. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style MK06332 is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from 50 percent nylon, 40 percent cotton and ten percent spandex knit openwork fabric. The garment has a full front opening, short sleeves, and satin fabric finishing the bottom, extending approximately 20 inches on each side, forming ties. The garment does not reach the waist, and does not provide sufficient coverage of the bust. The applicable subheading for style MK06332 will be 6114.30.3070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other garments, knitted or crocheted: Of man-made fibers: Other: women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 14.9% 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 MK06332 falls within textile category designation 659. 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 Angela DeGaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division