The tariff classification of a two women’s sleeveless pullovers from Hong Kong

NY J81619 April 11, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 J81619 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075, 6110.11.0080 Ms. Evelyn Appel-Schaefer James J. Boyle & Co. Air & Ocean Import & Export 7505 N.E. Ambassador Place, #B Portland, OR 97220 RE: The tariff classification of a two women’s sleeveless pullovers from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Appel-Schaefer: In your letter dated February 26, 2003, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Pendelton Woolen Mills, Portland, Oregon. As requested, your samples are being returned to you. Your sample, style RC-376, is a woman’s sleeveless pullover constructed from 100% cotton jersey knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a V-shaped neckline. The neckline, armholes and bottom are finished with 1x1 ribbed knit fabric. Style TC-397, is a woman’s sleeveless pullover constructed from 90% wool, 10% wool jersey knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a V-shaped neckline. The neckline, armholes and bottom are finished with 1x1 ribbed knit fabric. The applicable subheading for style RC-376 will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.9% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for style TC-397 will be 6110.11.0080, 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: of wool: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.1% ad valorem. Style RC-376 falls within textile category designation 339. Style RC-397 falls with textile category designation 438. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong 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