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

Ms. Sherry A. Sampson
Blair LLC
220 Hickory Street
Warren, PA 16366

RE: The tariff classification of a woman blouse from China

Dear Ms. Sampson:

In your letter dated April 20, 2016, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. Style E06184 is a woman’s pullover style blouse constructed from both knit and woven components. The front panel is constructed from 100% polyester woven fabric. The sleeves and the back panels are constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric. The blouse features a round neckline, long sleeves, and a hemmed bottom. The woven component imparts the essential character of the garment. The applicable subheading for style E06184 will be 6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: Of man-made fibers: Other: Other: Other: Women’s. The rate of duty will be 26.9 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 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,

Deborah C. Marinucci
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division