The tariff classification of women’s halter-styled garment from China

NY M82327 May 12, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M82327 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0091 Ms. Melba R. Dairo Macy’s Merchandising Group 11 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of women’s halter-styled garment from China Dear Ms. Dairo: In your letter dated May 3 2006, you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. Style 8212-6 is a women’s halter-styled upper body garment constructed from 40% cotton, 37% polyester, 19% rayon and 4% spandex woven fabric. The sleeveless, tailored garment is lined and features a notched lapel, a deep V-neckline, two inset pockets at the waist and a full front opening with a two button closure. The front panels extend into a halter that is worn around the neck, leaving the arms, shoulders and most of the back bare. The applicable subheading for style 8212-6 will be 6211.43.0091, 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 man-made fibers: other. The duty rate will be 16 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 8212-6 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 Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division