CLA-2-62:OT:RR:NC:N3:360
Ms. Donna Arloro
PVH Corp.
200 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Bangladesh
Dear Ms. Arloro:
In your letter dated September 22, 2015, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style UC7828 is a woman’s top constructed from both knit and woven components. The center front panel is constructed from 100% viscose knit fabric. The balance of the garment is constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The sleeveless blouse features a scoop neckline, shoulder straps measuring less than 2 ½ inches in width, and a hemmed bottom. The woven component imparts the essential character of the garment.
The applicable subheading for style UC7828 will be 6211.43.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Track suits, ski-suits and swimwear; other garments: Other garments, women’s or girls’: Of man-made fibers: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from heading 6206. The rate of duty will be 16 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 http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
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,
Gwenn Klein Kirschner
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division