The tariff classification of men’s apparel from Korea.
Issued January 30, 2004 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6109.90.1013
Headings: 6109
Product description
Style 300GA is a man’s singlet styled athletic undershirt constructed of a light weight 55% polyester 45% cotton rib knit fabric in a white color. The garment features a scooped front neckline, oversized armholes, capping on the neckline and armholes, and a hemmed bottom.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Style 300GA will be 6109.90.1013, 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: of man-made fibers .
Full text
NY K81788 January 30, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:354 K81788 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.90.1013 Mr. Alex Kang Master Customs Service 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 245 Los Angeles, CA 90045 RE: The tariff classification of men’s apparel from Korea. Dear Mr. Kang: In your letter dated January 12, 2004, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of the Phillips Hosiery Company. Style 300GA is a man’s singlet styled athletic undershirt constructed of a light weight 55% polyester 45% cotton rib knit fabric in a white color. The garment features a scooped front neckline, oversized armholes, capping on the neckline and armholes, and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for Style 300GA will be 6109.90.1013, 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: of man-made fibers . . . Men’s or boys’: Tank tops and singlets: Men’s. The duty rate will be 32 percent ad valorem. Style 300GA falls within textile category designation 638. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Korea are 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 Brian Burtnik at 646-733-3054. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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