The tariff classification of a tank top with an imitationlame outer surface from Hong Kong

NY 851948 MAY 22 1990 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:357 851948 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6113.00.0090 Ms. Ellen E. Rosenberg Siegel, Mandell & Davidson One Whitehall Street New York, N.Y. 10004 RE: The tariff classification of a tank top with an imitation lame outer surface from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Rosenberg: In your letter dated April 27, 1990, on behalf of Women's Specialty Retailing Division of U.S. Shoe Corp., you requested a classification ruling. A sample was submitted and is being returned as you requested. The item in question, style CC 7138, is a woman's tank top made from a knitted polyester fabric which has small mylar-type circles applied to the outer surface at very close intervals, creating a lame effect. The garment extends from the shoulders to below the waist and is a sleeveless design with oversized armholes, a boat neckline and shoulder straps approximately two inches in width. The applicable subheading for the top will be 6113.00.0090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other women's or girls' garments, made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907, of man-made fibers. The duty rate will be 7.6% ad valorem. This garment falls within textile category designation 659. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement. 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 Section 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. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport