CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:361 854078
Ms. Lorraine M. Dugan
Associated Merchandising Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a finely knitted cotton bandeau
top for juniors, style 4056, from Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Dugan:
In your letter dated June 28, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted garment resembles a strapless bra. The back
section is elasticized. A vertical loop at the center of the
front separates the cups.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be
6114.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knitted tops of cotton. The
rate of duty will be 11.5 percent ad valorem.
The bandeau falls within textile category designation 339.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to quota restraints and a visa requirement.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
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 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