The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from Hong Kong

NY J83565 May 2, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA: 359 J83565 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Ms. Barbara Moore The Janel Group of New York, Inc. 150-14 132nd Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Moore: In your letter dated April 23, 2003, on behalf of Crystal-Kobe Ltd., 405 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number 38414JR, is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 100% acrylic, knit fabric and 100% cotton, woven fabric (the collar, the sleeve cuffs. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a woven 10-button detachable collar, long sleeves with 4-button woven detachable cuffs, a full front opening with 8 button closures, and a tubular hemmed bottom. The collar, sleeve cuffs and cardigan are composite goods. The essential character is given by the knit cardigan; 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 32.2% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 639. 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