NY 862837: The tariff classification of a man's T-shirt from Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

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                                 NY 862837
                              May 16, 1991


CLA-2-61:S:N:N3-I:356 862837

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NOS.: 6109.10.0005; 6109.10.0012

Mr. Abdul H. Ismail
Genius Imports
10270 Palms Blvd., #2
Los Angeles, California 90034

RE:   The tariff classification of a man's T-shirt from
      Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom,
      Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

Dear Mr. Ismail:

      In your letter, which was received by this office on April
29, 1991, you requested a tariff classification ruling.

      The submitted sample (no style number indicated) is a man's
all white T-shirt which is constructed from 100 percent cotton,
finely knit fabric.  The garment has a rib knit, crew neckline;
short, hemmed sleeves; and a hemmed bottom.  The front and back
panels and the sleeves are each constructed from a single piece
of fabric.

      The applicable subheading for the submitted all white
sample will be 6109.10.0005, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for: T-shirts, singlets, tank
tops and similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: men's
or boys': T-shirts, all white, short hemmed sleeves, hemmed
bottom, crew or round neckline, without pockets, trim or
embroidery.  The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem.

      In your letter you have also requested the correct
classification of this garment if it were imported in a different
color.  The applicable subheading for this garment in colors
other than all white will be 6109.10.0012, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for: T-
shirts, singlets, tank tops and similar garments, knitted or
crocheted: of cotton: men's or boys': other: other T-shirts:
men's.  The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem.

        This garment, in all white, will fall within textile
category designation 352 and in colors will fall within textile
category designation 338.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Singapore, the United Arab Emirates,
Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan are subject to visa requirements
and quota restraints.  The United Kingdom is presently not
subject to visa requirements or quota restraints.



      The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Since
part categories are the result of inter-   national bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the
Status Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an
internal issuance of the U.S.Customs Service, which is available
for inspection at your local Customs office.

      This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

      A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the
entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. 
If the documents have already been filed, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                                 Sincerely,



                                                 Jean F. Maguire
                                                 Area Director
                                                 New York Seaport