The tariff classification of a women’s knit sleeveless dress to be manufactured in Macau

PD G87633 March 15, 2001 CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20 GG CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.42.0010 Ms. Julie Dausman Import Manager Cutter & Buck, Inc. 2701 First Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98121 RE: The tariff classification of a women’s knit sleeveless dress to be manufactured in Macau Dear Ms. Dausman: In your letter dated February 21, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, designated style number 3248-58W, is a women’s dress manufactured from a 95% cotton, 5% spandex fine knit fabric. This sleeveless garment, which is comprised of one front, one rear and two side panels, features tank-styling with drops at both the front and rear necklines, shoulder straps measuring two inches in width at the tops of the shoulders, piping between all panel seams, capping around the armholes and neckline, and a straight, flared, capped bottom. The applicable subheading for the garment is 6104.42.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for women’s dresses, knitted or crocheted, of cotton. The applicable rate of duty is 11.7% ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 336. Based on international textile trade agreements, products of Macau are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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.  The sample is being returned to you, as requested. 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact Field National Import Specialist Gary Geoffrion at (440) 891-3818 or National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at (212) 637-7077. Sincerely, John M. Regan Service Port Director Port of Cleveland