The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from India

N275862 June 9, 2016 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6106.20.2010 Ms. Jessica Day ASA Brokers, Inc. 23210 66th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s blouse from India Dear Ms. Day: In your letter dated May 9, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client Western Glove Works. Your sample will be returned to you, as requested. Style L36SH4017 is a woman’s blouse constructed from both knit and woven components. The front yoke is constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The balance of the garment is constructed from 100% viscose knit fabric. The blouse features a partial opening starting at the neckline secured by a twisted cord tie with tassels, long sleeves with banded openings, and a hemmed bottom. The garment extends to below the waist and has at least 10 or more stitches per linear centimeter measured in both directions. The viscose knit fabric imparts the essential character of the garment. The applicable subheading for the style L36SH4017 will be 6106.20.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Women’s or girls’ blouses and shirts, knitted or crocheted: Of man-made fibers: Other: Women’s. The duty rate will be 32 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 World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/current/. 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 Antoinette Peek-Williams via email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Deborah C. Marinucci Acting Director National Commodity Specialist Division