CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 875312
6107.11.0010; 6109.10.0009
Mr. Bruce Schiller
MSAS Customs Logistics
8725 NW 18th Terrace
Suite 301
Miami, FL 33172
RE: The tariff classification of knit wearing apparel from El
Salvador.
Dear Mr. Schiller:
In your letter dated June 4, 1992, on behalf of Apparel
Package International, Inc., you requested a tariff
classification ruling. The samples will be returned to you, as
requested.
You have submitted five samples. Style 1603PS is a man's
50% cotton and 50% polyester thermal waffle knit undershirt. The
shirt features long sleeves with rib-knit cuffs and a merrow
finished bottom.
Style 2086U is a man's 50% cotton and 50% polyester thermal
waffle knit union suit with a fleeced inner surface. The suit is
a full length (neck to ankles) garment with long sleeves, rib-
knit cuffs on the sleeves and legs and a front buttoned opening
that extends from the neck to the crotch. The suit has no
waistband and has a one button vertical seat flap.
Style 3303PS is a man's long sleeved, prairie shirt which is
constructed from 100% cotton, 1x1 rib knit fabric containing over
10 stitches per linear centimeter in both the horizontal and
vertical directions. The garment features a round rib knit
neckline, a partial front opening with a three button placket,
rib knit cuffs and a hemmed bottom.
Style 898DR is a pair of men's 100% cotton thermal waffle
knit long underpants. The underpants feature a 1 1/4" wide
elastic waistband, a fly front and a rib-knit cuff on each leg.
Style 898LS is a man's 100% cotton thermal waffle knit
undershirt. The shirt features a crew neck, long sleeves with
rib-knit cuffs and a merrow finished bottom.
The applicable subheading for style 1603PS will be
6109.90.1047, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of other textile
materials: of man-made fibers, men's or boys': thermal
undershirts. The rate of duty will be 34 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 2086U will be
6114.30.3060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted:
of man-made fibers: other, other: men's or boys'. The rate of
duty will be 16.1 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 3303PS will be
6105.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' shirts, knitted or
crocheted: of cotton: men's. The rate of duty will be 21 percent
ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 898DR will be
6107.11.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for men's or boys' underpants ... knitted
or crocheted: of cotton, men's. The rate of duty will be 7.9
percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style 898LS will be
6109.10.0009, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: men's or
boys': underwear: other. The rate of duty will be 21 percent ad
valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport