The classification of women's sweaters from China and Hong Kong.

PD C88240 June 16, 1998 CLA-2-61-DD:C:D:I01 CATEGORY: CLASSIFICATION TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2030; 6110.30.3020 Mr. ToRay Henry Import Manager Speed Sourcing, Inc. 740 Lakeview Plaza Boulevard Suite L Columbus, OH 43085 RE: The classification of women's sweaters from China and Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Henry: In your letter dated May 19, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style number 3075 is a women's 100% shetland wool ribbed knitted sweater. The sweater is constructed of 8 stitches per centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. It extends from the neck to the hip area and features a round neck with a removable faux fur collar which is attached by 8 buttons, a full frontal opening with a zipper closure, long sleeves with ribbed knit cuffs, a ribbed knit bottom and permanently affixed shoulder pads. Style number 3095 is a women's 85% acrylic, 15% wool knitted sweater. The sweater is constructed of 8 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. It extends from the neck to the hip area and features a round neck with a removable faux fur collar which is attached by 8 buttons, a full frontal opening with a zipper closure, long sleeves without cuffs, a ribbed knit bottom and permanently affixed shoulder pads. Your samples are returned as requested. The applicable subheading for style number 3075 will be 6110.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Of wool or fine animal hair: Other: Sweaters: Women's. The rate of duty will be 16.6 percent ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style number 3095 will be 6110.30.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoast (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Of man-made fibers: Other: Other: Other: Other: Sweaters: Women's. The rate of duty will be 33.3 percent ad valorem. Style number 3075 falls within textile category designation 446 and style number 3095 falls within textile category designation 646. As products of China and Hong Kong this merchandise is subject to visa requirements and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. The designated textile and apparel category may be divided into parts. If so, visa and quota restraints applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected since part categories are subject to frequent 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 should be attached to the entry documents 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, Patrick O'Malley Acting Port Director Boston, Massachusetts