CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 G88771
Ms. Karen Riggs
Talbots
174 Beal Street
Hingham, MA 02043
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's woven shirt from China
Dear Ms. Riggs:
In your letter dated March 27, 2001, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The sample submitted with your request will be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 14015355 is a woman’s shirt composed from knit and woven components. The sleeves are constructed from 50 percent wool and 50 percent acrylic knit fabric. The body of the shirt, the front and back panels, as well as the collar are constructed from 96 percent polyester and 4 percent spandex moleskin woven fabric. The shirt features long sleeves, a pointed collar, two pockets below the waist and a full front opening secured by five buttons. The woven fabric imparts the essential character of the garment.
The applicable subheading for style 14015355 will be 6211.43.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), 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 16.3 percent ad valorem.
Style 14015355 falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are currently subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
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 212-637-7080.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division