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The tariff classification of a woman’s knit top from Hong Kong
Issued November 19, 1999 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6114.20.0010
Headings: 6114
Product description
The submitted sample, Style W1TV21408, is a woman’s top constructed from 100% cotton crocheted fabric. The backless top features a v-neck in front with straps that tie around the neck and straps at the sides which tie in back. Your sample will be returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the top will be 6114.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, tops, women’s or girls’ The rate of duty will be 11.
Full text
PD E89695 November 19, 1999 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I12 E89695 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.20.0010 Mr. James J. Kelly Barthco Trade Consultants, Inc. 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit top from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Kelly: In your letter dated October 14, 1999, on behalf of Jones Apparel Group USA Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style W1TV21408, is a woman’s top constructed from 100% cotton crocheted fabric. The backless top features a v-neck in front with straps that tie around the neck and straps at the sides which tie in back. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the top will be 6114.20.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, tops, women’s or girls’ The rate of duty will be 11.2% ad valorem. The top falls within textile category designation 339. As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.USTREAS.GOV. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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, Irene Jankov Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport
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