CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 D82491
Ms. Allison M. Baron
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C.
67 Broad Street
New York, N.Y. 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's knit garment, similar to a tank
top and an other garment from Hong Kong.
Dear Ms. Baron:
In your letter dated September 11, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification for two garments on behalf of S.B.H. Intimates. The samples
are being returned, as you requested.
Style TT02 is an upper body garment similar to a tank top, constructed
from 100% cotton rib knit fabric. The garment, which extends past the waist,
features a u-shaped neckline in front and back, shoulder straps that measure
2.5 inches at the top, capping around the neckline and arm holes, and a hemmed
bottom.
Style TT04 is a panty styled non-underwear garment, constructed from
100% cotton rib knit fabric. The pull-on panty features a covered elasticized
waistband, and hemmed leg openings.
The applicable subheading for style TT02 will be 6109.10.0070,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for knit
tank tops and similar garments, of cotton, women's. The rate of duty will be
19.2 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style TT04 will be 6114.20.0060,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
other knit garments, of cotton, women's. The rate of duty will be 11.2
percent ad valorem.
Style TT02 falls within textile category 339; style TT04 falls within
textile category 359. Based upon international textile trade agreements,
garments imported from Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement 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 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been
filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the
Customs officer handling the transaction.
If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import
Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 212-466-5540.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division