The tariff classification of womenknit garments from Hong Kong

PD E85649 August 26, 1999 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:3:I12 E85649 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2030;6114.20.0010;6114.20.0060 Mr. James J. Kelly Jones Apparel Group USA, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of womenknit garments from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Kelly: In your letter dated August 9, 1999, on behalf of Jones Apparel Group USA Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style P3P114278 is a womantop constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric with less than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed. The strapless top reaches from just above the bust to the ribbed knit waist. Style P3P114288 is a womangarment, which you refer to as a constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric with less than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed. The garment has long sleeves, no means of closure, and covers only the upper back of the wearer. Style U3JP86143 is a womanbra-like top constructed from 51% cotton/37% rayon/12% spandex knit fabric with more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed. The garment features a scoop neck, narrow straps which cross in back, and covers only the bust area. Style U3JP86153 is a pair of womens shorts constructed from 51% cotton/37% rayon/12% spandex knit fabric with more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed. The top reaches from just above the bust to the waist. Your samples will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the shorts will be 6104.62.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for womenor girls shorts, knitted or crocheted, of cotton. The rate of duty will be 15.8% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the tops will be 6114.20.0010, HTS, which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, tops, womenor girls The rate of duty will be 11.2% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the will be 6114.20.0060, HTS, which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, other, womenor girls The rate of duty will be 11.2% ad valorem. The shorts fall within textile category designation 348. The tops fall within textile category 339. The falls within textile category 359. As products 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 Seaport