CLA-2-61-NO:TC:I06 C88775
Ms. Melba R. Dairo
Federated Merchandising Group
1440 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a women's tank top from China
Dear Ms. Dairo:
In your letter dated June 3, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Style 89450A, is a women's tank top
composed of 89% cashmere 10% nylon 1% spandex finely knit fabric.
The tank top features a U-shaped neckline; rib knit capping
around the neckline and armholes; and a rib knit bottom. Per
your request, your sample is returned herewith.
The applicable subheading for the tank top will be
6109.90.8020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for t-shirts, singlets, tank tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of other textile
materials: other: women's or girls': of wool. The rate of duty
will be 16.6 percent ad valorem.
The tank top falls within textile category designation 438.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
China 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