CLA-2-62:RR:NC:TA:360 D81783
Mr. John Imbrogulio
Nordstrom, Inc.
A/P, Import Office
P.O. Box 870
Seattle, WA 98111
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from China
Dear Mr. Imbrogulio:
In your letter dated August 27, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling. The sample submitted with your request will
be returned to you under separate cover.
Style 2205pt is a woman's blouse constructed from 100 percent
polyester woven fabric. The sleeveless, fully lined blouse
features a V-neckline, a back zippered closure and front vents.
The applicable subheading for style 2205pt will be
6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's or girls' blouses, shirts and
shirt-blouses: of man-made fibers: other: other; other: women's.
The duty rate will be 27.9 percent ad valorem.
Style 2205pt falls within textile category designation 641.
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