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The tariff classification of a long sleeved man's knit silkundershirt from Hong Kong.
Issued September 3, 1991 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6109.90.2010
Headings: 6109
Product description
The submitted sample, style S100, is a 100% silk long sleeved knit undershirt. This garment features a crew neck, rib knit cuffs and a hemmed bottom.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for style S100 will be 6109.90.2010, 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: men's or boys': containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste.
Full text
NY 866015 September 3, 1991 CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 866015 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.90.2010 Mr. Robert F. Walker, Jr. Conimex, Inc. 20 Sunset Hill Road Roslindale, MA 02131 RE: The tariff classification of a long sleeved man's knit silk undershirt from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Walker: In your letter dated August 12, 1991 on behalf of Cabela's you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, style S100, is a 100% silk long sleeved knit undershirt. This garment features a crew neck, rib knit cuffs and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for style S100 will be 6109.90.2010, 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: men's or boys': containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem. 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
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NYRLs 870239 & 870247 affirmed. Silk undershirts with ribknit cuffs, slits, tails and waist tightening mechanisms areclassified as long-sleeved undershirts, not T-shirts, underheading 6109. Pullover.
Decision on Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3001-90-000840
Decision on Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3001-90-000835
Modification of NYRL 827780; silk undershirts classifiable in Heading 6109
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