CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:360

Ms. Elizabeth Orzol
Diesel USA, Inc.
220 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011

RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from China

Dear Ms. Orzol:

In your letter dated October 12, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style 00SWW3 0HANN M-LINY is a woman’s upper body garment constructed from both knit and woven components. The front panel is constructed of 100% cotton woven fabric. The sleeves and back panel are construced of 65% cotton and 35% nylon knit fabric. The pullover style garment features a boat-shaped neckline, ¾ length sleeves, and two waist pockets. The cotton woven fabric component imparts the essential character of the garment.

The applicable subheading for style 00SWW3 0HANN M-LINY will be 6211.42.1056, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garemnts, women’s or girls’: Of cotton: Other: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded form heading 6206: Other. The rate of duty will be 8.1 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 https://hts.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 Kimberly Rackett via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Steven A. Mack
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division