The tariff classification of men’s and boys’ knit garments from Turkey.

NY G83842 November 30, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 G83842 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0012; 6110.20.2065 Ms. Ruth Hayd Kohl’s Department Stores Corporate Offices N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 RE: The tariff classification of men’s and boys’ knit garments from Turkey. Dear Ms. Hayd: In your letter dated October 27, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your samples will be returned. Style FGM-33 is a boys’ sleeveless pullover garment constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. Style FGM-33 features a rib knit mock turtle neck; hemmed armholes; and a straight, hemmed bottom. Style FGT-01 is a men’s dyed T-shirt constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit, jersey fabric. Style FGT-01 features a rib knit crew neckline; short hemmed sleeves; and a straight, hemmed bottom. You state that Style FGT-01 will be imported in navy blue. The applicable subheading for Style FGM-33 will be 6110.20.2065, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: men’s or boys’. The duty rate will be 18.2 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for Style FGT-01 will be 6109.10.0012, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other T-shirts: men’s. The duty rate will be 18.3 percent ad valorem. Styles FGM-33 and FGT-01 fall within textile category designation 338. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Turkey subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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 Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.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 this ruling letter or the control number listed above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-637-7081. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division