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

PD E88886 December 15, 1999 CLA-2-61:PD:A:TC:I:I04 E88886 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0060 Rebecca Cheung Ann Taylor, Incorporated 1372 Broadway, Sixth Floor New York, New York 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s tank top from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Cheung: In your letter dated November 9, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number 27-34582, is a woman’s tank top that is manufactured from 100 percent cotton knitted fabric. The fabric measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment extends below the waist and features a square neckline. The tank top has two-inch shoulder straps and a straight, hemmed bottom. The submitted sample will be returned under separate cover. The applicable subheading for the tank top will be 6109.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops, and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton… women’s or girls’…tank tops: women’s. The rate of duty will be 18.8 percent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 2 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. Sincerely, Thomas S. Winkowski Port Director Miami Service Port