The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from the Dominican Republic.

NY K80353 November 7, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 K80353 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3050 Mr. John Nagel Sara Lee Branded Apparel International Trade Group 1000 East Hanes Mill Road, 4th Floor Winston-Salem, NC 27105 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from the Dominican Republic. Dear Mr. Nagel: In your letter dated October 23, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling for Champion Athletic wear. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 20001 is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 100 percent polyester, finely knit fabric that measures 32 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style 20001 is sleeveless and features a low, round front neckline; a rear neckline that does not fall below the nape of the neck; a heat seal transfer on the left chest; pieced front and back panels; and a straight, hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for Style 20001 will be 6110.30.3050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty is 32.2 per cent ad valorem. Style 20001 falls within textile category designation 638. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of the Dominican Republic are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division