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The tariff classification of a woman’s tank top from Sri Lanka.
Issued March 23, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6109.10.0060
Headings: 6109
Product description
The submitted sample, Style #6123-1095, is a woman’s tank top constructed from 95% cotton, and 5% spandex knit fabric. The garment extends below the waist and features a modified U-shaped neckline in front and back, shoulder straps measuring less than 2 inches in width, and a hemmed bottom.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the tank top, Style 6123-1095 will be 6109.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women's tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, women’s, tank tops.
Full text
NY M80512 March 23, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY M80512 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0060 Mr. Andre Ryu Wicked Fashion, Inc. 222 Bridge Plaza South Fort Lee, NJ 07024 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s tank top from Sri Lanka. Dear Mr. Ryu: In your letter dated February 23, 2006, you requested a classification ruling for a woman’s knit tank top. The submitted sample, Style #6123-1095, is a woman’s tank top constructed from 95% cotton, and 5% spandex knit fabric. The garment extends below the waist and features a modified U-shaped neckline in front and back, shoulder straps measuring less than 2 inches in width, and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the tank top, Style 6123-1095 will be 6109.10.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women's tank tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, women’s, tank tops. The rate of duty will be 16.5% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Style 6123-1095 falls within textile category designation 339. 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 Angela De Gaetano at 646-733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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