CBP Issues Overview of Marking Requirements for Apparel

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Tariff Classification of Knit-to-Shape Garments
HTSUS heading 6110 provides for knitted or crocheted sweaters,pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles.Within that heading, there are several 10-digit tariff lines thatprovide for knit-to-shape articles described in Statistical Note 6to Chapter 61: 6110.20.1026; 6110.20.1031; 6110.20.2067;6110.20.2077; 6110.30.2051; 6110.30.2061; 6110.30.3051;6110.30.3057; 6110.90.9067; 6110.90.9071; 6110.90.9079; and6110.90.9081. SN 6 defines the term "knit to shape" for thesearticles as follows.
"For purposes of statistical reporting under heading 6110, the term"knit to shape" means garments knit to shape on flat-knittingmachines, having a stitch count exceeding 9 stitches per 2centimeters, but less than or equal to 18 stitches per 2centimeters, measured on the outer surface of the fabric, in thedirection in which the stitches are formed. For purposes of thisstatistical note, in the instances where both knit and purlstitches are usually counted, the purl stitches will bedisregarded, and only the knit stitches on the outer surface of thefabric will be counted. All of the garment's components, whichinclude, but are not limited to, collars, plackets, cuffs,waistbands and pockets, are knit to shape. All of the componentsare assembled by looping and linking, including the side seams."
According to the U.S.-China Memorandum of Understanding ConcerningTrade in Textile and Apparel Products, garments classified underthe HTSUS numbers listed above are excluded from quota coverage.However, CBP notes that garments that do not meet the requirementsof SN 6 are not classified in any of these tariff lines and wouldtherefore be subject to quota.
1. Components
To be considered knit-to-shape, all components must have self-startbottoms (such as rib knit and tubular knit bottoms) andself-finished sides (selvage edges). Components include, but arenot limited to: (i) front and back panels and sleeve panels; (ii)collars, including neckbands; (iii) plackets (both outside andinside placket sections); (iv) cuffs; (v) waistbands; (vi) pockets,including pocket welts and pocket bags; (vii) linings; (viii)capping; (ix) inserts; and (x) hoods. Waste yarn is allowed betweenfinished components, such as is commonly seen at the shoulder orsleeve cap or between collar and cuff components.
Front and back panels must have self-start bottoms andself-finished sides and must also have shaping at the front andback necklines and at the armholes. Sleeves must have self-startbottoms and self-finished sides and must also have shaping at thearmholes. Neckline and armhole shaping may be achieved by fullfashion knitting or with acceptable lines of demarcation.