CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N3:356 A89803
Ms. Sabrina Chuah
Genexus International, Inc.
5741 Buckingham Parkway, Suite C
Culver City, CA 90230
RE: The tariff classification of knit garments from the People's
Republic of China.
Dear Ms. Chuah:
In your letter dated November 20, 1996, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
Style 200231 is a men's pullover garment constructed from
100 percent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment is
wide bodied and features long, loose fitting sleeves with narrow
rib knit cuffs; a round neckline with a self-fabric neckband; and
a hemmed bottom.
Style 400231 is a women's finely knit garment constructed
from 100 percent cotton, jersey fabric. The garment features
long, close fitting, hemmed sleeves; a round neckline; and a
hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for Style 200231 will be
6110.20.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,
(HTS), which provides for: Sweaters: pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
cotton: other: other: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 19.9
percent ad valorem. As of January 1, 1997, the duty rate will be
19.4 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style 400231 will be
6109.10.0070, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,
(HTS), which provides for: T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and sim-
ilar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: women's or
girls': other: other. The duty rate wlll be 20.1 percent ad
valorem. As of January 1, 1997, the duty rate will be 19.6
percent ad valorem.
Style 200231 falls within textile category designation 338.
Style 400231 falls within textile category designation 339. Based
upon international textile trade agreements, products of the
People's Republic of China are subject to visa requirements and
quota restraints.
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 in-
spection at your local Customs office.
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 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 212-466-5877.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division