The tariff classification of women’s knitted tank top from Turkey

PD E85034 August 9, 1999 CLA-2-61:CLT:I29 E85034 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.90.1065 Mr. Kevin Maher C-Air Customhouse Brokers 153-66 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of women’s knitted tank top from Turkey Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated July 26, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of SML Sport Ltd. As requested, the sample will be returned. Style No. 8220 is a woman’s 62% polyester, 33% cotton 5% spandex knitted pullover garment featuring a round neckline in front and back that drops below the nape. The garment is sleeveless with formed armholes with 1-7/8 inch shoulder straps. The garment reaches below the waist and is hemmed. There is no opening at the neck and no pockets. The applicable subheading for style number 8220 is 6109.90.1065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s knitted T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 33.2%. The tank top falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Turkey are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at the Customs Web site at WWW.CUSTOMS.USTREAS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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. Sincerely, John J. Quealy Port Director Charlotte