The tariff classification of five women’s knit garments from Bangladesh

NY L86649 August 19, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L86649 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.20.0010; 6109.10.0060; 6110.20.2075 Ms. Paula Girod E.R. Hawthorne & Co., Inc. 9370 Wallisville Road Houston, TX 77013 RE: The tariff classification of five women’s knit garments from Bangladesh Dear Ms. Girod: In your letter dated August 1, 2005, on behalf of Teams Solutions, 20503 Somersethill Court, Richmond, Texas 77469, you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted five samples of women’s knit garments. The outer surface of the garments measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. Style TS-042 is a sleeveless top that is constructed from 95% cotton, 5% spandex, knit fabric. The garment features a square neckline, a straight back, ¼ inch wide shoulder straps, a shelf bra, and a hemmed bottom. Style C-151 is a sleeveless tank top that is constructed from 100% cotton, rib knit fabric. The garment features a U-neckline, ½ inch wide shoulder straps, and a hemmed bottom. A jeweled design is on the front chest. Style 3111060 is a sleeveless pullover that is constructed from 96% cotton, 4% spandex, double knit fabric. The garment features a round neckline and a hemmed bottom. The neckline and armholes are finished with knit capping. Style TS-006 is a pullover that is constructed from 95% cotton, 5% spandex, knit fabric. The garment features a V-neckline, short hemmed sleeves, a left chest pocket, and a hemmed bottom. Style TS-004 is a pullover that is constructed from 100% cotton, knit fabric. The garment features a turn down collar, a V-neckline, short hemmed sleeves, a left chest pocket, and a hemmed bottom. Piping finishes the collar, the sleeves, and the neckline. The applicable subheading for style TS-042, the top, will be 6114.20.0010, Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted: of cotton: tops: women’s. The rate of duty will be 10.8% ad valorem. The subheading for style C-151, the tank top, will be 6109.10.0060, HTS, which provides for tank tops, knitted: of cotton: women’s. The rate of duty will be 16.5% ad valorem. The subheading for styles 3111060, TS-006, and TS-004, the pullovers, will be 6110.20.2075, which provides for pullovers, knitted: of cotton: other…other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 16.5% ad valorem. Each of the five garments falls within textile category designation 339. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division