N135878 N1 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China

Issued December 28, 2010 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6206.40.3030

Headings: 6206

Product description

Your sample will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, style J07886A, is a woman’s pullover blouse constructed of 100% polyester woven fabric. The garment hangs loosely from the shoulders and drapes over the arms. The bottom edges form a v-shape in the center front and center back and extend below the waist. The garment features a round neckline and a hemmed bottom. Although you requested classification of style J07886A as an upper body garment under 6211.43.0091, the cut of the garment is not that of an upper body garment nor does the garment have insufficient blouse features. Consequently,

CBP rationale

the applicable subheading for style J07886A 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.

Full text

N135878 December 28, 2010 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:TA:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030 Mr. Darren Yokopenic HSN 1 HSN Drive St. Petersburg, FL 33729 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China Dear Mr. Yokopenic: In your letter dated November 29, 2010, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, style J07886A, is a woman’s pullover blouse constructed of 100% polyester woven fabric. The garment hangs loosely from the shoulders and drapes over the arms. The bottom edges form a v-shape in the center front and center back and extend below the waist. The garment features a round neckline and a hemmed bottom. Although you requested classification of style J07886A as an upper body garment under 6211.43.0091, the cut of the garment is not that of an upper body garment nor does the garment have insufficient blouse features. Consequently, the applicable subheading for style J07886A 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 rate of duty will be 26.9 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 the 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 Kimberly Rackett at (646) 733-3051. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division

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