The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China

NY L89324 December 27, 2005 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 L89324 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0056 Ms. Debbie Carchidi Quicksilver Americas, Inc. 15202 Graham Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China Dear Ms. Carchidi: In your letter dated December 12, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style E472360 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The garment features a scooped neckline, ¼ inch wide shoulder straps with ruffles and a full front opening secured by eighteen button and loop closures. The garment also has decorative overlays and pleating on the bodice and body and a decorative trim at the bottom. The applicable subheading for style E472360 will be 6211.42.0056, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), 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 upper body 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 E472360 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