CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20
Mr. Matthew Brauner
Brauner International Corporation
1 Exchange Place, Suite 300
Jersey City, NJ 07032
RE: The tariff classification of a women's woven maternity
blouse to be manufactured in India
Dear Mr. Brauner:
In your letter dated September 25, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Texloom Group, Inc.
The submitted sample, designated style number 96128, is a women's maternity
blouse manufactured from a 100% cotton woven blue denim fabric, which comprises
the yoke, and a 100% cotton woven gingham fabric which comprises the gather.
The garment features a partial frontal opening secured by five plastic
buttons, a U-neckline, two breast insert pockets, each with a gingham flap
secured by a single plastic button, short, hemmed sleeves, one long, narrow blue
denim tie extending from each side near the bottom of the yoke, which ties can
be secured together to adjust the fit of the garment, numerous small embroidered
flowers in a regular pattern on the gather, and a straight, hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6206.30.3010, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other women's
blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, with two or more colors in the warp and/or
the filling, of cotton. The applicable rate of duty is 16.2%, ad valorem.
The garments fall within textile category designation 341. Based on
international textile trade agreements, products of India are subject to quota
and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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.
The sample is being returned to you, as requested.
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.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Port of Cleveland
Enclosure