NY 864830: The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from SriLanka.

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                            NY 864830
                           July 19, 1991


CLA-2-62:S:N:N:3-I:360 864830

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6206.40.3030  

Mr. Robert T. Stack
Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C.
One Whitehall Street
New York, NY  10004

RE:  The tariff classification of a woman's blouse from Sri
Lanka. 

Dear Mr. Stack:

     In your letter dated June 28, 1991, on behalf of your
client, Liz Claiborne, Inc., you requested a classification
ruling.  

     The submitted sample, style number 2021241, is a woman's
sleeveless, shell-styled blouse. You describe the garment as a
"tank top". The blouse is manufactured from 100% rayon, woven
fabric, and features a partial rear opening at the neck, which is
secured by a button closure; shoulder seams which extend three
inches from the neckline to the shoulder edges; a scoop neckline;
and a straight bottom. The sample is being returned under
separate cover. 

     The applicable subheading for the blouse will be
6206.40.3030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's blouses of man-made fibers. 
The rate of duty will be 28.6 percent ad valorem.
     
     The blouse falls within textile category designation 641. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Sri Lanka are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 
     
     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.  Since
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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.


                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  

                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport