The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China

N103350 April 30, 2010 CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Ms. Lisa M. Knerr American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. 77 Hot Metal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China Dear Ms. Knerr: In your letter dated April 23, 2010, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Blue Star Imports L.P. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style # 5262 is a woman’s blouse constructed from100% polyester woven fabric. The pullover blouse features a crew neckline with a partial front opening secured by a self-fabric tie with 3 button and loop closures and short sleeves. The garment also features an elasticized waist and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the blouse will be 6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 26.9% 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/. 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 Brenda Wade at 646-733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division