The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China

N248140 December 5, 2013 CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:360 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3041 Ms. Jenny Fu Hecny Brokerage Services, Inc. 19550 S. Dominguez Hills Dr. Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from China Dear Ms. Fu: In your letter dated November 19, 2013, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Apparelway Inc. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style JT2627AUD is a woman’s pullover-style blouse composed of both knit and woven components. The inner front panel, the back panel, and the capping at the armholes and the neckline are constructed of 100% polyester knit fabric. The majority of the outer front panel is constructed of 100% cotton non-knit, non-crochet, lace-like fabric. The sleeveless blouse features a round neckline and a hemmed bottom. The non-knit, non-crochet, lace-like fabric component imparts the essential character of the garment. The applicable subheading for style JT2627AUD will be 6206.30.3041, HTSUS, which provides for Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: Of cotton: Other: Other: Other: Other: Women’s. The rate of duty 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 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, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division