CLA-2-62:RR:NC:3:353 D80623
TARIFF NO. 6206.40.3030; 6206.30.3040; 6204.63.3510:
Mr. Rex Tsu
Gown Industries, Inc.
20212 Rodrigues Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
RE: The tariff classification of scrub shirts and pants from Indonesia.
Dear Mr. Tsu:
In your letter dated July 24, 1998, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The submitted samples are unisex scrub shirts and pants used in the health
care industry. Item No. 7331 is a scrub shirt consisting of woven 65%
polyester/35%cotton fabric. The garment features a key neck, side vents and two
pockets at the bottom. Item No. 7973 is a scrub shirt consisting of woven 55%
cotton/45% polyester fabric. The garment features a cris-cross reversible scrub
shirt with one breast and lower pocket on each side, and a scissors holder in
the lower pocket. Item No. 7356 is a scrub shirt consisting of woven 65%
polyester/ 35% cotton fabric. The garment features a button front with slanted
lower pockets, and a scissors holder in the right pocket. Item No. 78735 is a
scrub shirt consisting of woven 65% polyester/45% cotton fabric. The garment
features a V-neck with one breast pocket. Item No. 78834 is a pair of scrub
pants consisting of woven 65% polyester/35% cotton fabric. The item is
reversible with a drawstring waist and one back pocket.
The applicable subheading for the Item Nos. 7331, 7356, 78735 will be
6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for "Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt blouses: Of man-made
fibers: Other, Other: Women's." The duty rate will be 27.9% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Item No.7973 will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for "Women's or
girls' blouses, shirts and shirt blouses: Of cotton: Other: Other, Women's."
The duty rate will be 16% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for the scrub pants, Item N0. 78834 will be
6204.63.3510, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for "Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers,
dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, ...: Trousers, bib and brace
overalls, breeches and shorts: Of synthetic fibers: Other: Other: Other,
Trousers and breeches: Women's." The duty rate will be 29.7% ad valorem.
Item Nos. 7331, 7356 and 78735 fall within textile category designation
641. Item No. 7973 falls with textile category 341 and a Item No. 78834 falls
within textile category 648.
The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts.
If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be
affected. Part categories are the result of international bilateral, agreements
which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most
current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of
shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection
at your local Customs office.
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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 212-466-5881.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division