The tariff classification of a dickie from China.

NY L80798 December 2, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 L80798 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.80.9510 Mr. Ron Sachs Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc. 301 Munson Ave. McKees Rocks, PA 15136 RE: The tariff classification of a dickie from China. Dear Mr. Sachs: In your letter dated November 14, 2004 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted sample, no style number indicated, is a dickie composed of knit 90% cotton/10% spandex fabric. The item is a mock turtleneck style with a semi circle front and back. The dickie is worn under a suit or shirt or blouse. The applicable subheading for the dickie will be 6117.80.9510, Harmonized Tariff schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for "Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted…Other accessories: Other: Other, Of cotton." The duty rate will be 14.6% ad valorem. The textile category designation is 359. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division