The tariff classification of a woman’s blazer from China

NY M82052 April 13, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M82052 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6204.32.2010 Ms. Stephanie De Silva Avon Products, Inc. 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blazer from China Dear Ms. De Silva: In your letter dated March 30, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested. Reference PP 349504 is a woman’s woven blazer constructed from 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex corduroy fabric. The tailored jacket is made from more than four panels sewn together lengthwise and features long sleeves, a notched collar, two pockets at the waist, a full front opening secured by two buttons and a rear center vent. The jacket is embellished with an embroidered design on the upper right panel and on the left pocket. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6204.32.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): suit-type jackets and blazers: of cotton: other: corduroy: women’s. The duty rate will be 9.4 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/. The jacket falls within textile category designation 335. 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