CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D81801
Ms. Cyndi Bergamini
CSI Industries, Inc.
450 Winks Lane
Bensalem, PA 19020
RE: The tariff classification of a women's blazer from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Bergamini:
In your letter dated August 25, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling for style 473-991165. The sample submitted
with your request will be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 473-991165 is a double-breasted blazer constructed from
100 percent cotton woven denim fabric. The garment features long
sleeves without cuffs, a notched collar, two patch pockets below
the waist, a breast pocket and a full front opening secured by
three buttons. The garment will be sold in the plus size range,
16/18 - 26/28.
The applicable subheading for style 473-991165 will be
6204.32.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers...:of cotton: other: women's. The duty rate
will be 9.8 percent ad valorem.
Style 473-991165 falls within textile category designation
335. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.
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 Patricia Schiazzano at
(212) 466-5866.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division