CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 863240
Ms. Lorraine Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's woven blouse from
Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated May 7, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling. You indicate in your letter that this
ruling request is prompted by a restyling of the garment (style
number 2148) which was the subject of NYRL 862377, dated April
29, 1991. You state that, "The garment is being resubmitted to
you because the size of the armhole has been reduced from 10" to
7 1/2" as indicated by the pen marks on the enclosed sample." We
note that the sample submitted with NYRL 862377 was classified
under 6211.43.0090, HTS, dutiable at 17 percent ad valorem, in
textile category 659.
The sample submitted with this ruling request, still
designated as style number 2148, is a woman's sleeveless blouse
manufactured from 100% polyester liquid satin fabric. Unlike the
garment ruled on in NYRL 862377, the instant garment does not
bare the shoulders; its shoulder seams measure a full 5" in width
and extend all the way outward from the collar band to the
shoulder edges. In addition, the armholes on the instant
garment, unlike the armholes on the garment ruled on in NYRL
862377, are not oversized and do not angle upward toward the
neck. Like the garment ruled on in NYRL 862377, the instant
garment retains the same full frontal opening (which is secured
by a five-button, shirt-like placket); the same pointed collar;
and the same two pleated inserts on the front (which extend
downward from the shoulder seams almost to the waist to simulate
a dickey). In addition, like the garment ruled on in NYRL 862377,
you also describe the instant garment as a "camisole".
The sample is being returned under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the blouse will be
6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's blouses of man-made fibers.
The rate of duty will be 28.6 percent ad valorem.
The blouse falls within textile category designation 641.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport