The tariff classification of a "shrug" from China.

N004150 December 14, 2006 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:WA:361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.20.0060 Mr. Mark Zeitlin, Branch Manager Barthco, division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Maritime Center I 2200 Broening Highway, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21224 RE: The tariff classification of a “shrug” from China. Dear Mr. Zeitlin: In your letter dated December 4, 2006, you requested a classification ruling for a “shrug.” on behalf of See Saw Couture, Inc. The sample will be returned, as requested. The submitted sample, style C003, is an upper body garment, referred to as a ”shrug,” constructed from 80 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester knit fabric. The shrug covers the shoulders and extends to an area above the bust in front, and covers approximately the upper quarter of the back. The garment has a hood with a drawstring, and long sleeves with rib knit cuffs. The applicable subheading for style C003 will be 6114.20.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Other garments, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton: Other: Women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 10.8% 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 C003 falls within textile category 359. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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 Angela DeGaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division