The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China

NY M80799 February 27, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M80799 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040 Ms. Jean Gong McNaughton Apparel Group Inc. 498 Seventh Avenue 9th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China Dear Ms. Gong: In your letter dated February 2, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Norton. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Style FNMR15 is a woman’s blouse constructed from 100 percent cotton woven fabric. The blouse extends to the hips and features a V-neckline, an empire waist, shoulder straps that measure 3 ½ inches wide, a side zipper opening and a lining. The garment is embellished with beading. You have suggested classifying this garment under subheading 6211.42.0056, HTSUS, which provides for other blouses such as sleeveless tank styles. Although this garment is sleeveless, it lacks the silhouette of a tank style garment. In addition, the garment has sufficient shoulder coverage to be considered a blouse in the more specific heading of 6206. The applicable subheading for the blouse will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of cotton: other: other: with two or more colors in the warp and/or the filling: women’s. The duty rate will be 15.4 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 FNMR15 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