CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 875559
Ms. Dotti Hatcher
The Gap, Inc.
Two Harrison
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: The tariff classification of a man's knit singlet from Hong
Kong and Israel.
Dear Ms. Hatcher:
In your letter dated June 16, 1992, on behalf of Banana
Republic, you requested a classification ruling. As requested,
sample will be returned to you.
Your submitted sample, style 716601 is a man's white 100%
cotton rib- knit sleeveless undershirt. This style features
oversized finished armholes and neck, 1 3/4" shoulder straps and
a hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for style 716601 will be
6109.10.0007, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton, men's or
boys': underwear: singlets, all white, without pockets, trim or
embroidery. The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem.
Goods classifiable under subheading 6109.10.0007, HTS, which
have originated in the territory of Israel, will be entitled to a
free rate of duty under the Israeli Free Trade Agreement upon
compliance with all applicable regulations.
Style 716601 falls within textile category designation 352.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
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