The tariff classification of women's knitted garments from Hong Kong, China or Macau.

NY C82972 January 6, 1998 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 C82972 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6108.22.9020; 6109.90.1065 Ms. Rene Rofe International Intimates Inc. 180 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800 New York, New York 10016 RE: The tariff classification of women's knitted garments from Hong Kong, China or Macau. Dear Mr. Rofe: In your letter dated December 19, 1997 you requested a classification ruling. Two samples of women's matching garments were provided for classification. Style T9241 is a camisole with an upper section constructed of a translucent polyester knitted material onto which is sewn a nylon raschel lace-like bottom portion measuring approximately 7 3/4 inches in length. The camisole features a scoop neck and back, spaghetti shoulder straps, and a hemmed bottom. Style 9241 is a coordinating thong styled panty constructed of nylon raschel knit lace-like fabric. The panty features an elasticized waistband and leg openings and a separate sewn-in crotch panel. The applicable tariff provision for style T9241 will be 6109.90.1065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, . . . and similar garments knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers, women's or girls': tank tops and singlets, women's. The general rate of duty will be 33.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable tariff provision for style 9241 will be 6108.22.9020, HTS, which provides for Women's or girls slips, petticoats, briefs, panties . . . , knitted or crocheted: briefs and panties: of man-made fibers. The general rate of duty will be 16.2 percent ad valorem. Style T9241 falls within textile category designation 639, style 9241 falls within textile category designation 652. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong and China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. Products of Macau are subject to the requirement of a visa, and products within textile category designation 639 are also subject to quota. 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. 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Brian Burtnik at 212-466-5880. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division