The tariff classification of a woman’s tank top from Hong Kong

PD D89415 March 30, 1999 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 D89415 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.90.1065 Mr. John Imbrogulio Nordstrom 1617 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s tank top from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Imbrogulio: In your letter dated March 11, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 5R5139, is a woman’s tank top constructed from 100% rayon knit fabric. The garment features a round neckline, spaghetti straps, and rib knit straight bottom. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the tank top will be 6109.90.1065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for T-shirts…knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: of man-made fibers: women’s or girls’: tank tops and singlets: women’s. The rate of duty will be 33% ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 639. As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. 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. 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. Sincerely, Irene Jankov Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach