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8526471990-06-06New YorkClassification

The tariff classification of men's knit underwear fromIsrael.

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The tariff classification of men's knit underwear fromIsrael.

Ruling Text

NY 852647 June 6, 1990 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:352 852647 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NOS.: 6107.11.0010; 6109.10.0018; 6109.10.0027 Ms. Angela Cornell S.A.F. Customs Brokers 144-30 157th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of men's knit underwear from Israel. Dear Ms. Cornell: In your letter dated May 10, 1990, on behalf of, Gibor Sabrina USA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You have submitted nine samples. The first sample, style CM701 is a man's T-shirt which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric that has an all over screen print design. The garment features a round neckline finished with self-fabric capping; short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed waist. Article CM501 is a man's pullover garment which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. The garment features a round neckline finished with self capping; short, hemmed sleeves; a hemmed waist; and an embroidered logo on the left chest. Article CM503 is a man's tank top which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. The garment features oversized armholes; a low, round front neckline; a rear neckline which reaches below the nape of the neck; shoulder straps measuring 1 3/4 inches wide; an embroidered logo on the left chest; and a hemmed bottom. Article CM502 is a man's pullover garment which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. The garment features a V neckline finished with self capping; short, hemmed sleeves; a hemmed waist; and an embroidered logo on the left chest. Article CM402 is a man's boxer short which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. The garment features an elastic waistband, a fly-front with a two button closure and a hemmed bottom. Article CM601 is a man's boxer short which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric that has an all over screen print design. The garment features an elastic waistband, a fly-front with a two button closure and a hemmed bottom. Articles CM404 and CM401 are men's briefs which are constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric . Article CM403 is a man's bikini brief which is constructed from 100% cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. The applicable subheading for Article CM701, will be 6109.10.0012; Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments knitted or crocheted: of cotton... men's or boy's: other: other T-shirts: men's. The subheading for Article CM501 and CM502 will be 6109.10.0027 (HTS) which provides for T- shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments knitted or crocheted: of cotton... men's or boy's: other: other. The subheading for Article CM503 will be 6109.10.0018 (HTS) which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments knitted or crocheted: of cotton... men's or boy's: other: tank tops and other singlets: men's. The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Articles CM402, CM601, CM404, CM401 and CM403, will be 6107.11.0010 (HTS) which provides for Men's or boy's underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pajamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: underpants and briefs: of cotton... men's. The duty rate will be 7.9 percent ad valorem. Goods classifiable under all the above subheadings, HTS, which have originated in the country of Israel, will be entitled to a free rate of duty under the United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act upon compliance with all applicable regulations. 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