The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from China

NY M85224 August 14, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3 356 M85224 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2069 Ms. June Gu Golden Horse Enterprise (NY) Inc. 488 Seventh Ave., Suite 8J/K New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from China Dear Ms. Gu: In your letter` dated June 2, 2006 and in subsequent information dated July 17, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 130 is a man’s pullover garment constructed from 100% cotton, jersey knit fabric that measures 24 stitches per 2 centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment will be imported in white and in colors and features a rib knit crew neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; and a straight, hemmed bottom. You state that the fabric weight is 210 grams per square meter. The applicable subheading for Style 130 will be 6110.20.2069, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: other: men’s or boys’. The duty rate will be 16.5% 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 130 falls within textile category designation 338. 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 Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division