The tariff classification of a men’s sweater from Laos.

NY M81311 April 14, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M81311 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3010 Ms. Kimberley Hoch Spyder Active Sports, Inc. 4725 Walnut Street Boulder, CO 80301 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s sweater from Laos. Dear Ms. Hoch: In your letter dated March 16, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style PROTO 6315 is a men’s sweater constructed from 100% polyester, knit pile fabric that measures 9 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The sweater features a rib knit crew neckline, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, 100% nylon woven fabric overlays on the shoulders, a woven fabric patch pocket with a flap and a zippered closure on the left chest, a screen printed logo on the chest, and a rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading for Style PROTO 6315 will be 6110.30.3010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTSUS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: sweaters: men’s. The rate of duty is 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/. Style PROTO 6315 falls within textile category designation 645. 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 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