CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 D83350
Mr. Jay Fox
Eddie Bauer, Inc.
P.O. Box 97000
Redmond, WA 98073-9700
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from
Indonesia and Mauritius.
Dear Mr. Fox:
In your letter, dated October 12, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling. As requested, the samples will be
returned.
Item 033-9380 (reg) is a men's garment constructed from 100
percent cotton, doubleknit fabric. The outer surface measures 11
stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction.
The garment features a rib knit spread collar; a partial front
opening with three button closures; a patch pocket on the left
chest; short sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a straight, hemmed
bottom with side slits and a tail.
You state that the same garment will be imported in tall
sizes under Item 033-9398 (tall).
Item 033-8517 (reg) is a men's garment constructed from 100
percent cotton, pique knit fabric which measures 19 stitches per
two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment
features a rib knit spread collar; a partial front opening with
three button closures; short sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a
straight, hemmed bottom with side slits and a tail.
You state that the same garment will be imported in tall
sizes under Item 033-8666 (tall).
Item 033-9375 (reg) is a men's screen printed T-shirt which
is constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit jersey
fabric. Item 033-9375 (reg) features a rib knit crew neckline;
short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom.
You state that the same garment will be imported in tall
sizes under Item 033-9376 (tall).
The applicable subheading for Items 033-9380 (reg), 033-9398
(tall), 033-8517 (reg) and 033-8666 (tall) will be 6110.20.2065
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which
provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats
(vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton:
other: other: other: other: men's or boys'. The duty rate will
be 20.5 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Items 033-9375 (reg) and 033-9376 (tall) will be 6109.10.0012, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States, (HTS), which provides for: T-shirts, singlets,
tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton:
men's or boys': other T-shirts: men's. The duty rate will be
19.2 percent ad valorem.
Items 033-9380 (reg), 033-9398 (tall), 033-8517 (reg), 033-8666 (tall), 033-9375 (reg) and 033-9376 (tall) fall within
textile category designation 338. Based upon international
textile trade agreements, products of Indonesia and Malaysia are
subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints.
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 in-
spection 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 attached to the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary
Ryan at 212-466-5877.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division