The tariff classification of a women’s blouse from China

NY M85948 September 27, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 M85948 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3041 Bernadette Purcell Import Compliance QVC, Inc. Studio Park 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380-4262 RE: The tariff classification of a women’s blouse from China Dear Ms. Purcell: In your letter dated August 24, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample will be returned, as requested. Style A6420 is a women’s blouse made from a lightweight embroidered woven fabric of 100 percent cotton. The blouse is fully lined and extends to the hips. The garment features long, hemmed sleeves; a shirt collar; a full front opening secured by five buttons; side entry pockets located below the waist; a rear yoke and a hemmed bottom with side vents approximately one inch high. The applicable subheading for style A6420 will be 6206.30.3041, 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 A6420 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