The tariff classification of women’s and girls’ knit T-shirts from Mexico

N236984 January 22, 2013 CLA-2-61:OT:RR:NC:N3:361 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.90.1050, 6109.90.1060 Ms. Roseanna Florentino Augusta Sportswear 425 Park West Drive Grovetown, GA 30813 RE: The tariff classification of women’s and girls’ knit T-shirts from Mexico Dear Ms. Florentino: In your letter dated December 19, 2012 you requested a tariff classification ruling for knit T-shirts. The submitted sample, Style 1790, is a woman’s T-shirt constructed from 100% polyester knit wicking fabric. The garment weighs less than 200 grams per square meter and features a V-shaped neckline, short hemmed sleeves, and a straight hemmed bottom. You state that the garment will be imported in women’s sizes XS-2XL under style 1790 and girls’ sizes S-L under style 1791. We are returning your sample as requested. The applicable subheading for style 1790 will be 6109.90.1050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s or girls’ T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers, women’s or girls’, T-shirts, women’s. The duty rate will be 32% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style 1791 will be 6109.90.1060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: of man-made fibers, women’s or girls’: T-shirts: girls’. The rate of duty will be 32% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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 Peggy Fitzgerald at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Thomas J. Russo Director National Commodity Specialist Division