NY 865871: The tariff classification of a ladies' knitted underwear topfrom Hong Kong.

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                                   NY 865871
                                   August 27, 1991  



CLA-2-61:S:N:N3H:354 865871

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 6109.10.0037

Ms. Lena Rainbow
Associated Merchandise Corporation
1440 Broadway
New York, NY  10018

RE:  The tariff classification of a ladies' knitted underwear top
from Hong      Kong.

Dear Ms. Rainbow:

     In your letter dated July 23, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling.  The sample is being returned to you, as
requested.

     Your submitted sample, style 8105, is a ladies' 100% cotton
knit undershirt.  This garment features satin capping around the
armholes that extends to form shoulder straps, an embroidered net
deep V-shaped insert, elasticized edging at the back of the neck
and a hemmed bottom that reaches the waist.

     The applicable subheading for style 8105 will be
6109.10.0037, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for T-shirts, singlets, tank-tops and
similar garments, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: women's or
girls': underwear.  The duty rate will be 21 percent ad valorem.

     Style 8105 falls within textile category designation 352. 
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Hong Kong are subject to visa requirements. 

     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 international 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 been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,



                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport