CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 K88178
Ms. Shelly Monahan
Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 58710
Seattle, WA 98138
RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit shirt from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Monahan:
In your letter dated August 2, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned.
Style M1K005T is a men’s shirt constructed from 70 percent silk, 30 percent cotton, finely knit fabric that measures 14 stitches per linear centimeter counted in the horizontal direction and 16 stitches per linear centimeter counted in the vertical direction. Style M1K005T features a rib knit spread collar; a partial front opening with three button closures; short sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a straight, hemmed bottom with side slits.
At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber content of Style M1K005T. If the fiber content differs from the content indicated in your letter, the tariff classification may change from the information indicated below.
The applicable subheading for Style M1K005T will be 6105.90.4000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: men’s or boys’ shirts, knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The rate of duty will be 0.9 percent ad valorem.
Style M1K005T falls within textile category designation 738. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are not presently subject to visa requirements or quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division