CLA-2-61:NO:TC:I06 D81775
Ms. Rebecca Cheung
Ann Taylor Global Sourcing, Incorporated
142 West 57th Street
New York, New York 10019
RE: The tariff classification of a knit tank top from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Cheung:
In your letter dated August 26, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style #27-12735, is a women's tank top
composed of 100% cotton finely knit fabric. The tank top features
a v-shaped neckline in the front and the rear and a length which
extends to just below the waist. Per your request, your sample
is returned herewith.
The applicable subheading for the tank top will be
6109.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for t-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: women's or
girls': other: tank tops: women's. The rate of duty will be 19.2
percent ad valorem.
Style # 27-12735 falls within textile category designation
339. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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.
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.
Sincerely,
Allen H. Paterson
Port Director
New Orleans, Louisiana