The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China

NY M81238 March 28, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M81238 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3059 Ms. Maryanne Tab Jiing Sheng (USA) Ltds. 110 W. 40th Street, Suite 1500 New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China Dear Ms. Tab: In your letter dated March 11, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Your sample and components are being retained by this office. The submitted sample, style number 200245, is a woman’s pullover that is constructed from 69% rayon, 31% nylon knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches but less than 18 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a ribbed mock collar, long sleeves with 10-button cuffs, and a self-start bottom. The front panel, a component, has partial lines of demarcation. The garment is not knit to shape and does not meet the requirements of Statistical Note 6, Chapter 61, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.30.3059, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pullovers, knitted: of man made fibers: other…other: 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 pullover falls within textile category designation 639. 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