CLA-2-61-CL:FO:CB:I20
Ms. Melba R. Dairo
Federated Merchandising Group
1440 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a women's knit tank top sweater
to be manufactured in Taiwan
Dear Ms. Dairo:
In your letter dated July 29, 1998, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, designated style number 0171, is a
women's tank top sweater hand crocheted from 100% rayon yarn and
having eight stitches per two centimeters measured in the
direction the stitches were formed.
This sleeveless garment, which extends to below the waist,
features a square neckline, a straight back, formed armholes,
shoulder straps measuring approximately one-half inch in width at
the tops of the shoulders, and a straight bottom.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6110.30.3020,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides
for other women's sweaters, knitted or crocheted, of man-made
fibers. The applicable rate of duty is 33.3%, ad valorem.
The garment falls within textile category designation 646.
Based on international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to quota and the requirement 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. 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.
The sample is being returned to you, as requested.
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,
John M. Regan
Service Port Director
Port of Cleveland
Enclosure