M83008 M8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a sweater-wrap for ladies’ wear from China

Issued May 9, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 6110.20.2020

Headings: 6110

Product description

Each of the fronts of the long-sleeved, cardigan-styled, submitted garment A2500, manufactured from knitted pointelle fabric that measures less than nine stitches per two centimeters, extends at its lower edge in order to wrap around and fasten together in order to secure the full-front opening of the garment. As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for style A2500 will be 6110.20.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for sweaters…of cotton, other, other, sweaters, women’s.

Full text

NY M83008 May 9, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M83008 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2020 Bernadette Purcell QVC, Inc. Studio Park 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380-4262 RE: The tariff classification of a sweater-wrap for ladies’ wear from China Dear Ms. Purcell: In your letter dated April 24, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. Each of the fronts of the long-sleeved, cardigan-styled, submitted garment A2500, manufactured from knitted pointelle fabric that measures less than nine stitches per two centimeters, extends at its lower edge in order to wrap around and fasten together in order to secure the full-front opening of the garment. As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned. The applicable subheading for style A2500 will be 6110.20.2020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for sweaters…of cotton, other, other, sweaters, women’s. The duty rate will be 16.5 percent 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/. This garment falls within textile category designation 345. 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 Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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