CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D85666
Ms. Rebecca Cheung
Ann Taylor Global Sourcing, Inc.
1372 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from China
Dear Ms. Cheung:
In your letter dated December 10, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will
be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 24-25218 is a woman's blouse constructed from 100
percent linen woven fabric. The sleeveless blouse features a
collar and a wrap front that fastens with an inside button and self
fabric ties that tie at the back waist. The shoulder seam measures
approximately 3 1/2 inches across and the tie closure does not
serve as a tightening at the bottom of the garment.
The applicable subheading for style 24-25218 will be
6206.90.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' blouses, shirts and
shirt-blouses: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate
will be 6.9 percent ad valorem. Effective January 1, 1999, the
duty rate remains unchanged.
Style 24-25218 falls within textile category designation 840.
Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China
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