CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:3:I12 D80179
Ms. Jill Shepherd
C.F.L. West
3185 "H" Airway Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's knit tank top from
Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Shepherd:
In your letter dated July 6, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style 6361S, is a woman's tank top
constructed from 100% cotton ribbed knit fabric with more than 9
stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the horizontal direction.
The tank top features narrow shoulder straps, a square neckline,
and a straight bottom
Your sample will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for the tank top will be
6109.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's knit tank tops of cotton. The
rate of duty will be 19.2% ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 339.
As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to a visa
requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile
trade agreements.
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. 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 letter or the control number indicated
above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the
time this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Irene Jankov
Port Director,
Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport