HQ 084011: Tariff classification of blouse and scarf

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                                        HQ 084011

                                      June 12, 1989

             CLA-2 CO:R:C:G  084011  SM

             CATEGORY:  Classification

             TARIFF NO.:  6211.43.0060

             Ms. Gloria Arellanes
             Levi Strauss and Company
             P.O. Box 7215
             San Francisco, CA  94120

             RE:  Tariff classification of blouse and scarf

             Dear Ms. Arellanes:

                   Your letter of February 7, 1989, on behalf of Koret of
             California, addressed to our New York office, requesting a
             tariff classification ruling for a women's blouse and scarf to
             be imported from Singapore, has been referred to this office
             for reply.

             FACTS:

                   A sample of Style 543 was submitted; it consists of two
             pieces.  The pullover blouse is of 100 percent polyester; the
             fabric is woven except for the rib-knit cuffs and band at the
             lower edge.  It has a back keyhole opening with a single
             button, a round capped neckline, and long raglan sleeves.  The
             second article is a triangular piece of woven fabric, also 100
             percent polyester, with the longest side approximately 45
             inches long. It has a thread loop which allows it to be
             attached to the button on the back of the blouse.  We assume
             the two pieces are always imported, packaged, and sold
             together.

             ISSUE:

                   The question raised is whether the two pieces are
             classified separately or together.

             LAW AND ANALYSIS:

                   Our analysis of the issue is virtually the same as that
             set out in our recent letter to you concerning a sweater and
             scarf, HRL 083979 of May 25, copy attached.  Since the garment
             in this case is a woven blouse rather than a sweater, it would
             appear to be classifiable under heading 6206, Harmonized













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             Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSUSA).  How-
             ever, the Explanatory Notes, the official interpretation of
             the HTSUSA at the international level, for heading 6206 indi-
             cate that it is not intended to include articles with a ribbed
             waistband.

             HOLDING:

                   The blouse and scarf are classified under subheading
             6211.43.0060, HTSUSA, textile category 641, a provision for
             other garments, tops, of man-made fibers.

                   Because of the changeable nature of the statistical
             annotation, i.e., the ninth and tenth digits of the tariff
             number, and the textile restraint categories, you should
             contact your local Customs office before importing this
             merchandise, to determine the current status of any import
             restraints or requirements.

                                        Sincerely,



                                        John Durant, Director
                                        Commercial Rulings Division




































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