The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from China.

NY D84394 December 4, 1998 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 D84394 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9042 Ms. Christine Basile LCB Kohl's N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from China. Dear Ms. Basile: In your letter dated November 5, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style number DR9812 is a woman's sweater that is constructed from 45% cotton, 27% ramie, 28% linen, rib knit fabrics (bodice, back and front-3X3 rib)- (the center front, back and sleeves-1X1 rib) - (bottom-2X2 rib). The outer surface of the 1X1 rib fabric and the 3X3 rib fabric, which comprises over half of the garment, measures 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. Your sample is being returned as requested. The essential character of the garment is imparted by the 1X1 and 3X3 rib knit fabrics, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Rule 3(b), noted. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.9042, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 6% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 845. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories 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 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, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division