9 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The classification of a woman’s top from China.
Issued May 29, 2001 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardH8 H80489 (May 29, 2001)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6114.10.0040
Headings: 6114
Product description
The submitted sample, Style #5383180, is a woman’s top constructed from 52% wool, 48% acrylic knit fabric. The garment features a turtleneck, an open back that ties at the middle with two strings, and a self-finished bottom. We are returning your sample as you requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the Top, Style #5383180 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, women’s or girls’.
Full text
NY H80489 May 29, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 H80489 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6114.10.0040 Mr. Kevin Maher CAir Customhouse Brokers 181 South Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The classification of a woman’s top from China. Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated April 25, 2001, on behalf of your client Emma Black, you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, Style #5383180, is a woman’s top constructed from 52% wool, 48% acrylic knit fabric. The garment features a turtleneck, an open back that ties at the middle with two strings, and a self-finished bottom. We are returning your sample as you requested. The applicable subheading for the Top, Style #5383180 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, women’s or girls’. The rate of duty will be 13.5% ad valorem. Style #5383180, (Top) falls within textile category designation 438. Based on international textile trade agreements, garments imported from China are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints. 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.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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 212-637-7029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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 tariff classification of a woman’s knitted cashmere tabard from Hong Kong
Follow H80489
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.