The tariff classification of T-shirts for girls’ wear from Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic
Issued October 25, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6109.10.0045
Headings: 6109
Product description
Submitted styles K034 and X034, manufactured from jersey fabric of 100% cotton, are pullovers, the round necklines of which are rib-knitted, and the lower edge and short sleeves of which are hemmed. As you have requested, the sample garments are being returned.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the garments will be 6109.10.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for T-shirts…knitted…, of cotton, ….
Full text
NY I87509 October 25, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 I87509 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0045 Sandy Disher Sara Lee Branded Apparel 1000 East Hanes Mill Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 RE: The tariff classification of T-shirts for girls’ wear from Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic Dear Ms. Disher: In your letter dated October 22, 2002 you requested a classification ruling. Submitted styles K034 and X034, manufactured from jersey fabric of 100% cotton, are pullovers, the round necklines of which are rib-knitted, and the lower edge and short sleeves of which are hemmed. As you have requested, the sample garments are being returned. The applicable subheading for the garments will be 6109.10.0045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for T-shirts…knitted…, of cotton, ….girls’, other, T-shirts, girls’. The duty rate will be 17.4 per cent ad valorem. The T-shirts fall within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic may be subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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