NY 851122
April 17, 1990
CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:I 359 851122
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 6106.10.0010; 6104.42.0010; 6110.20.2075
Mr. John D. Clark
Paul Davril, Inc.
5401 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
RE: The tariff classification of four women's garments from Hong
Kong.
Dear Mr. Clark:
In your letter dated March 30, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style 3945 is a woman's 100% cotton shirt constructed from
finely knit fabric that measures more than 10 stitches per
centimeter in both the vertical and horizontal directions. The
garment features the following: a square neckline; long, hemmed
sleeves; a full front opening with a five button placket; and a
hemmed bottom.
Style 3975 is a woman's 100% cotton, knit dress that extends
from the neck to below mid-thigh. The garment features the
following: shoulder pads; long, capped sleeves with five fabric
covered, ornamental buttons; a partial opening with a zipper
closure; and a hemmed bottom. Nine fabric covered buttons
ornament the zipper closure.
Style 3943 is a woman's 100% cotton, knit shirt constructed
from fabric that measures more than 10 stitches per centimeter in
both the vertical and horizontal directions. The garment
features the following: long, capped sleeves; a full front
opening with a five button placket; and a hemmed bottom. The
placket and neckline are capped with a knit fabric. Embroidery
and beads are sewn on the front of the garment.
Style 3969 is a woman's 100% cotton, knit garment that is
similar to a sweater and constructed from a finely knit fabric
that measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the
horizontal direction. The garment features the following: long,
hemmed sleeves; a full front opening with no means of closure;
and a hemmed bottom. Embroidery will be sewn on the front of the
garment per your sketch indications. Your samples are being
returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for styles 3945 and 3943 will be
6106.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's shirts, knitted: of cotton.
The rate of duty will be 21% ad valorem. The HTS subheading for
style 3975 will be 6104.42.0010, which provides for women's
dresses, knitted: of cotton. The rate of duty will be 12.2% ad
valorem. The HTS subheading for style 3969 will be 6110.20.2075,
which provides for women's sweaters, pullovers...and similar
articles, knitted: of cotton: other. The rate of duty will be
20.7% ad valorem.
Styles 3945, 3943 and 3969 fall within textile category
designation 339. Style 3975 falls in category 336. Based upon
international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are
subject to visa requirements.
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 Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport