NY 865993
Sept. 10, 1991
CLA-2-61:S:N:N3I:361 865993
6212.10.2010.
Mr. Peter J. Wang
Jefferson Trading Company
520 So. Lafayette Park Place, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90057
RE: The tariff classification of four knit garments from Hong
Kong, China, Macau or Thailand.
Dear Mr. Wang :
In your letter dated August 6,1991, you requested a
classification ruling.
Style number Dev 1476 is a woman's crop top constructed from
a 92% cotton /8% spandex knit fabric. The garment features a low
cut back and a low round cut out neckline with a v in the middle
of the front. The garment is tight fitting and does not reach
the waist.
Style number DEV 1365 is a woman's sleeveless garment
similar to a tank top constructed from a 100% cotton knit fabric.
It features a round neckline and two spaghetti type shoulder
straps on each end that extend over the shoulder measuring less
than two inches in width. The front of the garment is decorated
with a strip of lace that forms a v-neckline.
Style number DEV 1369 is a woman's sleeveless blouse
constructed from a 100% cotton knit fabric. The garment features
a partial opening in the front with 3 button closures.
Style number DEV 1464 is a woman's brassiere constructed
from a 92% cotton/ 8% spandex knit fabric.
As you have requested, three of the sample garments are
being returned.
The applicable subheading for style number DEV 1476 will be
6114.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knit tops of cotton. The rate
of duty will be 11.5
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style number DEV 1365 will be
6109.10.0070 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's tank tops and similar articles
of cotton. The rate of duty will be 21 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style number DEV 1369 will be
6106.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for knit blouses of cotton. The rate of
duty will be 21 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style number DEV 1464 will be
6212.10.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for brassieres whether or not knitted or
crocheted of cotton. The rate of duty will be 18 percent ad
valorem.
Style number DEV 1476 falls within textile category
designation 359. Style numbers DEV 1365 and DEV 1369 fall within
textile category designation 339. Style number DEV 1464 falls
within textile category designation 349. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, the products listed
above from China , Macau, and Thailand are subject to quota
restraints and visa requirements. Based upon international
textile trade agreements, the products listed above from Hong
Kong are subject to visa requirements.
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