CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:TA:355 D80506
Mr. William F. Sullivan
MSAS Customs Logisitics, Inc.
248-06 Rockaway Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11422
RE: The tariff classification of swimwear from Hong Kong.
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
In your letter dated July 21, 1998, on behalf of Newport News,
Inc., you requested a classification ruling. As requested, the
samples will be returned to you.
You have submitted five samples. Style S99-04-139, is a
women's swimwear top of knitted fabric of 80% polyester and 20%
spandex. The cropped top features a round neckline, a plunging
back and hemmed bottom. The garment ends above the waist.
Style S99-04-140, is a women's swimwear top of knitted fabric of
80% polyester and 20% spandex. The bra top features a lining,
double shoulder straps and a back hook closure.
Style S99-04-142 is a women's swimwear top knitted fabric of
80% polyester and 20% spandex. The tube top is lined and has a
removable neck strap, hemmed bottom and reaches the waist.
Style S99-04-143, is a women's swimwear top of knitted fabric
of 80% polyester and 20% spandex. The bra top features a liner,
a back hook closure and a detachable neck strap.
Style S99-04-144, is a women's swimwear top of knitted fabric
of 80% polyester and 20% spandex. The bra top features an
underwire, a back closure and attached shoulder straps.
The applicable subheading for the samples submitted, will be
6112.41.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for track suits, ski-suits and swimwear,
knitted or crocheted; women's or girls' swimwear: of synthetic
fibers, of fabric containing by weight 5 percent or more
elastomeric yarn or rubber threads: women's. The duty rate will be
25.9% ad valorem.
You state the garments will be imported in the same shipment
with bottoms and that tops and bottoms will be imported in
approximately equal numbers. The garments will be sold as sets.
Advertising was enclosed.
The samples submitted fall within textile category designation
659. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of
Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints 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. If you have any questions regarding the
ruling, contact National Import Specialist Gerard Shea at 212-466-5878.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division