CLA-2-61:I11 C87882
Rebecca Cheung
Ann Taylor Global Sourcing
142 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's tank top from China.
Dear Ms. Cheung:
In your letter dated May 15, 1998 you requested a tariff classification
ruling. The sample will be returned as requested.
The garment, style L7043, is a woman's tank top of 100% cotton pointelle
fabric. The sleeveless garment features a straight neckline, one inch straps
and a hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6109.10.0060, Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for t-shirts,
singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton,
women's or girls', other, tank tops, women's. The rate of duty will be 19.2%.
The tank top falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to quota
and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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 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,
Dennis H. Murphy
Port Director
Norfolk, Virginia