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The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Hong Kong
Issued February 5, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6110.10.2030
Headings: 6110
Product description
The submitted sample, style 0301055, is a woman's sweater constructed from 80% wool/20% cotton knit fabric. The fabric is constructed of less than 9 stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. It features a round neckline, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs and a rib knit bottom. Your sample will be returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6110.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters.
Full text
PD C83822 February 5, 1998 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 C83822 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2030 Mr. David Evan Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP Counselors At Law 245 Park Avenue 33rd Floor New York, NY 10167-3397 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Evan: In your letter dated January 22, 1998, on behalf of your client, Tommy Jeans, Division of Pepe Clothing(U.S.A.) Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 0301055, is a woman's sweater constructed from 80% wool/20% cotton knit fabric. The fabric is constructed of less than 9 stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. It features a round neckline, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs and a rib knit bottom. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the garment will be 6110.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters...knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: other: sweaters: women's. The rate of duty will be 16.6% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 446. As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. Sincerely, Irene Jankov Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach
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