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The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Peru.
Issued July 25, 1997 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6110.20.2020
Headings: 6110
Product description
Style number 14 is a woman's sweater constructed from 100% cotton, knit fabric with decorative stitching. The outer surface of the sweater measures less than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features one inch shoulder straps; a V-front and straight back; and a full front opening with a 5 button closure. The front bottom panels are V-shaped. The bottom back panel is straight.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.20.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of cotton: other.
Full text
NY B87887 July 25, 1997 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 B87887 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2020 Mr. David Gustitus Tambo Trading 3165 Spring Lake Drive Rockford, IL 61114 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Peru. Dear Mr. Gustitus: This is a replacement letter for New York Ruling number B86607 which was issued to you on July 18, 1997. In your letter dated June 11, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style number 14 is a woman's sweater constructed from 100% cotton, knit fabric with decorative stitching. The outer surface of the sweater measures less than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features one inch shoulder straps; a V-front and straight back; and a full front opening with a 5 button closure. The front bottom panels are V-shaped. The bottom back panel is straight. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.20.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 19.4% ad valorem. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Peru are not subject to quota restraints or visa requirements. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Mike Crowley at 212-466-5852. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division
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