The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from China
Issued May 17, 2002 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 6110.30.3055
Headings: 6110
Product description
The submitted sample, style number 25013529, is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 100% polyester, fleece knit fabric (the front and the back panels), and 55% acrylic, 45% cotton, 2x2 rib knit fabric (the sleeves). The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a shirt-type collar, long sleeves, a full front opening with a zipper closure, 2 front vertical inset pockets with zipper closures, and a hemmed bottom. The essential character is given by the fleece fabric of the front and back panels, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Rule 3, noted. Your sample is being returned as requested.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…and similar articles, knitted: of man made fibers: other…other: women’s.
Full text
NY I81580 May 17, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA: 359 I81580 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Ms. Karen Riggs Talbots 174 Beal Street Hingham, MA 02043 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from China Dear Ms. Riggs: In your letter dated May 10, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number 25013529, is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 100% polyester, fleece knit fabric (the front and the back panels), and 55% acrylic, 45% cotton, 2x2 rib knit fabric (the sleeves). The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a shirt-type collar, long sleeves, a full front opening with a zipper closure, 2 front vertical inset pockets with zipper closures, and a hemmed bottom. The essential character is given by the fleece fabric of the front and back panels, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Rule 3, noted. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…and similar articles, knitted: of man made fibers: other…other: women’s. The duty rate will be 32.4% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 639. 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 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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