The tariff classification of a woman's cotton knit cardigan from Hong Kong

PD A87080 September 9, 1996 CLA-2-61:359:I07:H:CO:CII EA CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Mr. Robert T. Stack Siegel, Mandell & Davidson, P.C. 1515 Broadway, 43rd Floor New York, New York 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's cotton knit cardigan from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Stack: In your letter dated August 27, 1996, on behalf of your client, Liz Claiborne, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. Style 30710677 is a woman's 100% cotton knit cardigan constructed with more than nine stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The garment extends below the waist and features a full frontal opening with 5-button closure; nonfunctional buttons which provide a mock double breasted front; two front panels; two side panels; a rear panel; a rib collar; long sleeves with rib cuffs; pockets with rib trim below the waist; and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other, other: other: women's or girls'. The duty rate will be 19.9 percent ad valorem. Style 30710677 falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. As requested, the sample will be returned. 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. 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 Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. Sincerely, Paul Rimmer Port Director Houston