CLA-2-61:S:N:N5: 359P 889905
Mr. David E. Katzman
Advance Brokers, Ltd.
201 Sumner Street, P.O. Box 447
East Boston, MA 02128
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's garment from Hong Kong
and China.
Dear Mr. Katzman:
In your letter dated August 25, 1993, on behalf of Advantage,
USA Ltd, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 7221, is a woman's sleeveless tunic-
style shirt that extends from the shoulder to the mid-thigh area. The
garment is constructed from 65% cotton, 35% rayon, 2X2 ribbed fabric. The
outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters
in the horizontal direction but less than 10 stitches per linear centimeter
in the vertical direction. The tunic features a round neckline; a full
front opening with a 20 button closure that extends from the neckline to
just above the waist; and long side slits that extend from the waist area to
the bottom of the garment. Your sample is being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6110.20.2075,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for
women's sweaters, pullovers...and similar articles, knitted: of cotton:
other. The rate of duty will be 20.7% ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of China are subject to
visa requirements and quota restraints. Products of Hong Kong are subject
to visa requirements only.
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