The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater from China

NY M80031 February 21, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M80031 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3020 Mr. Jeffrey O. Gregory Design Resources, Inc. 7007 College Blvd., Suite 700 Overland Park, Kansas 66211 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater from China Dear Mr. Gregory: In your letter dated February 1, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style number K5-230, is a woman’s sweater that is constructed from 100% polyester, chenille knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures fewer than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the direction that the stitches were formed. The garment features a drawstring hood, long sleeves with loose fitting ribbed cuffs, a full front opening with a zipper closure, front kangaroo-style pockets in the waist area, and a loose fitting ribbed bottom. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.30.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for sweaters, knitted: of manmade fibers: other…other: sweaters: women’s. The duty rate will be 32% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The sweater falls within textile category designation 646. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division