CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 878654
Ms. Patricia Farrell
Export-Import Services, Inc.
900 Route 9
Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-1003
RE: The tariff classification of a boys' knit tank top from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Farrell:
In your letter dated September 23, 1992, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of USA Classic Inc., Everlast Division.
As requested, your sample will be returned.
Style ES293-8471 is a boys' knit tank top featuring a low, rounded
front neckline; a rear neckline which reaches below the nape of the
neck; shoulder straps which measure one and one half inches in width at
the shoulder seam; oversized armholes; and a hemmed bottom. The
neckline and armholes are finished with one-half inch wide self-fabric
capping.
The front panel of the garment is constructed from 100 percent
cotton, finely knit jersey fabric and comprises approximately 55
percent of the visible surface area of the garment. The back panel is
constructed from 100 percent nylon, dropped stitch mesh fabric and
comprises approximately 45 percent of the visible surface area of the
garment.
The applicable subheading for Style ES293-8471 will be
6109.10.0023, 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': other: tank tops and
singlets: boy's. The duty rate will be 21% ad valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation 338. 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 doc-
uments filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the
attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport