CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20 C89159
Mr. Joel Lester
Vice President
KSK International
1411 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit tank top to be manufactured in China
Dear Mr. Lester:
In your letter dated June 15, 1998, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, designated style number CC6288, is a
women's tank top manufactured from a 100% cashmere fabric having
ten stitches per two centimeters measured in the direction the
stitches were formed.
This sleeveless garment features a V-neckline, a drop in the
back below the nape of the neck, shoulder straps measuring three-eighths of an inch in width at the tops of the shoulders, minimal
embroidery, sequins and beading at the top front of the garment,
and a straight, hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6109.90.8020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for women's or girls' T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar
articles, knitted or crocheted, of wool. The applicable rate of
duty is 16.6%, ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 438.
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.
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