CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 G85389
Ms. Elizabeth Rizzo
The Donna Karan Company
600 Gotham Parkway
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit tank tops from Thailand.
Dear Ms. Rizzo:
In your letter dated December 14, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your samples will be returned.
Style 799902104 is a men’s tank top constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, 1x1 ribbed fabric. The garment features oversized armholes; shoulder straps that measure 1 inch in width; a low, round front neckline; a rear neckline that falls below the nape of the neck; and a straight, hemmed bottom. The neckline and the armholes are finished with rib knit edging. You state that Style 799902104 will be imported in black, gray heather, oatmeal heather, and white.
The applicable subheading for Style 799902104 in white will be 6109.10.0007, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: men’s or boys’: T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: men’s or boys’: singlets, all white without pockets trim or embroidery. The duty rate will be 17.8 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style 799902104 in colors will be 6109.10.0018, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: men’s or boys’: T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: men’s or boys’: tank tops and other singlets: men’s. The duty rate will be 17.8 percent ad valorem.
The white tank top of Style 799902104 falls within textile category designation 352. The colored tank top of Style 799902104 falls within textile category designation 338. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Thailand are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
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 or the control number listed above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-637-7081.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division