The tariff classification of a woman’s top from China

N185596 October 19, 2011 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6211.43.0060 Ms. Veronica A. Marchetti Michael R. Spano & Co., Inc. 190 McKee Street Floral Park, NY 11001 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from China Dear Ms. Marchetti: In your letter dated September 20, 2011, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Kenneth Cole Productions Incorporated. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style SW1H7124 is a woman’s pullover garment constructed of both knit and woven components. The back panel is constructed from 50% viscose and 50% acrylic knit fabric. The front panel is constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The garment features a deep V-neckline reaching the midriff, ¾ length sleeves, and a faux knot at the waist. The woven component imparts the essential character of the garment. The applicable subheading for style SW1H7124 will be 6211.43.0060, 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: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from heading 6206. The rate of duty 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 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