NY 882010
Feb. 8, 1993
CLA-2-61:S:N:N5:361 882010
Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway Service
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of two women's cotton knit tank top,
from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated January 13, 1993, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted samples, style numbers 5281 and 5215 are two
sleeveless garments manufactured from 100% cotton knit fabric.
Style 5281 is a women's waffle knit tank top with shoulder straps
measuring 1 and 1/4 inch, a scoop neck, and a center bow. Style
5215 is a women's lightweight knit tank top featuring a scoop neck,
shoulder straps measuring approximately 1 and 3/4 inches, picot
edging around the neck and armholes, and a small bow at the center
of the front neckline.
As you have requested, the sample garments are being returned.
The applicable subheading for style numbers 5281 and 5215 will
be 6109.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knitted tank tops of cotton. The
rate of duty will be 21 percent ad valorem.
The tank tops falls within textile category designation 339.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong
Kong are subject to a visa requirement.
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