J89640 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China

Issued November 4, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6110.90.9090

Headings: 6110

Product description

Your sample, style 220644/232166 is a woman’s pullover constructed from 64% silk, 16% cotton, 18% nylon and 2% spandex knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. That garment features a V-shaped drawstring neckline, ¾ length sleeves and a tubular bottom.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: other: other: other: women’s.

Full text

NY J89640 November 4, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 J89640 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9090 Ms. Giles Meredith-Jones Neo-Concept (NY) Corporation 214 West 39th Street, Suite 805 New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China Dear Ms. Meredith-Jones: In your letter dated October 2, 2003, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Banana Republic. Your sample, style 220644/232166 is a woman’s pullover constructed from 64% silk, 16% cotton, 18% nylon and 2% spandex knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. That garment features a V-shaped drawstring neckline, ¾ length sleeves and a tubular bottom. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be six percent ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 838. Based upon international textile trade agreements this product from China is not subject to quota or the requirement of a visa. 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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