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NY J89986





November 10, 2003

CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 J89986

CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION

TARIFF NO.: 6206.30.3040, 6206.40.3030

Stella Alexandrou
The Marmaxx Group
Attn: Imports Rt.J4S
770 Cochituate Road
Framington, MA 01701

RE: The tariff classification of women’s blouses from Hong Kong

Dear Ms. Alexandrou:

In your letter dated October 6, 2003 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Newton Buying Corp. and Marshalls of MA, Inc. The samples submitted with your request will be returned under separate cover.

Style 912992s is a women’s long sleeved blouse made from knitted and woven components. The sleeves and front and rear yokes are made from 100% polyester knitted fabric. The front and rear panels, below the yokes, the collar and cuffs are made from 100% cotton poplin fabric. The garment extends to the hips and features a stand-up collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a full front opening secured by eight buttons, darts, a rear criss-cross tie and a curved hemmed bottom. The woven portion imparts the essential character of the garment.

Style K91292s is a women’s sheer blouse whose outer shell is made from 100% polyester organza fabric. The blouse is lined 100% cotton poplin fabric that extends from the bust to the hem, excluding the sleeves. The blouse extends to the hips and features a rounded neckline with slash styling, ¾ length sleeves with loop and button closures, a full frontal opening secured by 13 buttons and a hemmed bottom.

The applicable subheading for style 912992s will be 6206.30.3040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, of cotton. The duty rate will be 15.5 percent ad valorem.

The applicable subheading for style K91292s 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. The duty rate will be 27.1 percent ad valorem.

Style 912992s falls within textile category designation 341. Style K91292s falls within textile category designation 641. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 646-733-3051.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Swierupski
Director,

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