CLA-2-61 SE:TC:D I09 C86101
TARIFF NUMBER: 6114.30.1020
Melba R. Dairo
Federated Merchandising Group
1440 Broadway
New York NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's top from Taiwan or
China
Dear Ms. Dairo:
In your letter dated March 16, 1998, you requested a
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 86414, is a woman's 100% rayon
top. The top is crocheted, reaches to just below the waist, and
features spaghetti straps, a round neckline in the front, and is
cut straight across the back near the bottom of the shoulder
blades.
Your sample will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the top will be 6114.30.1020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of man-made
fibers, tops, women's or girls'. The duty rate will be 29.3%.
Style 86414 falls within textile category designation 639. -
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan or China are subject to quota and the requirements of a
visa.
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 Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Artis M. Morgan, Jr.
Port Director
Seattle
By: Nancy K. Johnson
Supervisory Import Specialist
Enclosure