10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of a women70% wool, 30% polyester knitted top from Hong Kong
Issued June 18, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardE8 E83101 (June 18, 1999)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6114.10.0040
Headings: 6114
Product description
Your sample will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, Style 5WP48755EM, is a womans knitted top constructed of 70% wool, 30% polyester and containing seven stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The garment has a square neckline, one inch shoulder straps, a straight edge back from side seam to side seam and a hemmed bottom.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the top will be 6114.10.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: tops: womenor girls The rate of duty will be 14.
Full text
PD E83101 June 18, 1999 CLA-2-61:CO:CH DGD IO5 E83101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.10.0040 Mr. John Imbrogulio Nordstrom 1617 Sixth Avenue Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101 Re: The tariff classification of a women70% wool, 30% polyester knitted top from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Imbrogulio: In your letter, dated June 4, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as requested. The submitted sample, Style 5WP48755EM, is a womans knitted top constructed of 70% wool, 30% polyester and containing seven stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The garment has a square neckline, one inch shoulder straps, a straight edge back from side seam to side seam and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the top will be 6114.10.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: tops: womenor girls The rate of duty will be 14.5%. Style 5WP48755EM falls within textile category designation 438. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are currently subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. Sincerely, Carl H. Ambroson Acting Port Director Chicago, Illinois
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of a woman's top from Hong Kong or China.Dear Ms. Harrison:
The tariff classification of a woman’s bolero and two knit tops from Hong Kong.
The tariff classification of a woman’s knit halter top from Hong Kong.
Request for Binding Tariff Classification of a Woman’s Knit Upper Body Garment
The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Hong Kong
The tariff classification of a woman’s top from Hong Kong
The tariff classification of a woman’s halter-top from Hong Kong
The tariff classification of a woman’s knit Halter Top from Hong Kong.
The tariff classification of a woman’s knit Tube Top from Hong Kong.
The classification of a woman’s top from China.
Follow E83101
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.