CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 862612
Mr. Paul L. Meyer
Nik and Associates
P.O. Box 90279
Los Angeles, Calif. 90009-0279
RE: The tariff classification of a man's T-shirt from the
People's Republic of China.
Dear Mr. Meyer:
In your letter dated April 22, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling on behalf of Cottonwood Trading.
The submitted sample (no style number indicated) is a man's
all-white T-shirt which is constructed from a 100 percent cotton,
finely knit jersey fabric. The garment has a rib knit, crew
neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom. The front
and back panels and the sleeves are each constructed from a
single piece of fabric.
As requested, your sample will be returned.
The applicable subheading for this garment will be
6109.10.0005, 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': T-shirts, all white, short hemmed sleeves, hemmed bottom,
crew or round neckline, without pockets, trim or embroidery. The
duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem.
This garment falls within textile category designation
352. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products
of the People's Republic of China are subject to visa
requirements and quota restraints.
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 inter- national 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 already been filed, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport