The tariff classification of a woman’s halter-top from China

NY L89768 January 30, 2006 CLA-2-360:RR:NC:N3:360 L89768 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.42.0081 Ms. Joanna Huang American Public Co., Inc. 485 Seventh Avenue Suite 800 New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s halter-top from China Dear Ms. Huang: In your letter dated January 6, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style 3910 is a woman’s halter-top constructed from 99 percent cotton and 1 percent spandex woven fabric. The garment features a V-neckline, halter neck treatment, a full front opening secured by five buttons, nine self-fabric belt loops and the bottom of the garments and straps. The garment does not provide sufficient coverage of the shoulders and upper back. The applicable subheading for style 3910 will be 6211.42.0081, 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: 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 3910 falls within textile category designation 359. 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