F81838 F8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of woman’s sweater from China

Issued February 2, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6110.90.1020

Headings: 6110

Product description

You submitted style 27-31742, a woman’s 100% silk, pullover-style, double-knit, sleeveless sweater. The outer surface of the fabric measures 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a bateau neckline. Your sample is being returned as requested.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s sweaters, knitted: of other textile materials: containing 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste.

Full text

NY F81838 February 2, 2000 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 F81838 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.1020 Ms. Rebecca Cheung Ann Taylor, Inc. 1372 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of woman’s sweater from China Dear Ms. Cheung: In your letter dated January 14, 2000 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted style 27-31742, a woman’s 100% silk, pullover-style, double-knit, sleeveless sweater. The outer surface of the fabric measures 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a bateau neckline. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.1020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s sweaters, knitted: of other textile materials: containing 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The duty rate will be 2.9% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 746. 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 and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 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 212-637-7077. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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