CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20
Mr. William F. Sullivan
MSAS Customs Logistics, Inc.
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11422
RE: The tariff classification of a women's sleeveless, crocheted
upper body garment manufactured in China
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letters dated November 8, and December 10, 1996, you
requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Newport
News, Inc., of New York, New York.
The submitted sample, designated style number G0539/S9714-154, is a women's sleeveless upper body garment manufactured from
a 55% ramie, 45% cotton crocheted fabric.
The garment features a full frontal opening secured by seven
small plastic buttons, a V-neckline, shoulder straps measuring
one and one-half inches in width along their entire length, and a
straight bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6109.90.8030,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for other women's or girls' T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of other textile fibers.
The applicable rate of duty is 16.7%, ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 838.
Based on international textile trade agreements, products of
China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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.
The sample is being returned to you, as requested.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Port of Cleveland
Enclosure