The tariff classification of a woman’s knit top from Peru.

NY I80054 May 2, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY I80054 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.30.1020 Ms. Cickie Wallertz Newport News, Inc. 711 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit top from Peru. Dear Ms. Wallertz: In your letter dated March 28, 2002, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #SO-07-091, is a woman’s top constructed from 90% nylon, 10% spandex knit fabric. The garment features plastic adjustable spaghetti straps, lined bodice, and a hemmed bottom. The upper portion of the back is cut straight across from side seam to side seam. We are returning your sample as you requested. The applicable subheading for the top, Style #SO-07-091 will be 6114.30.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Other garments, knitted or crocheted: Of man-made fibers: Tops: women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 28.6 % ad valorem. Style #SO-07-091, falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements this category, from Peru is not subject to quota restraints but is subject to visa requirements.  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 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 National Import Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division