The tariff classification of a man's T-shirt from the Dominican Republic and St. Lucia.

NY 874860 June 18, 1992 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 874860 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0005 Mr. Elon A. Pollack Politis, Pollack & Doram 3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1688 Los Angeles, California 90010 RE: The tariff classification of a man's T-shirt from the Dominican Republic and St. Lucia. Dear Mr. Pollack: In your letter dated May 27, 1992, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Samsung America, Inc. The sample submitted (no style number indicated) is a man's size medium all-white T-shirt which is constructed from a 100 per- cent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric. The garment has a rib knit crew neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom. The front and back panels and the sleeves are each constructed from a single piece of fabric. As requested, your sample will be returned. The applicable subheading for the T-shirt will be 6109.10.0005, 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 boys': T-shirts, all white, short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom, crew or round neckline, without pockets, trim or embroidery. The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 352. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the Dominican Republic and St. Lucia are subject to visa requirements 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 sub- ject 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 already been filed, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport