The tariff classification of a men’s pullover garment from the Philippines.

NY M87556 November 21, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M87556 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2069 Ms. Yvonne M. Whitley The Millwork Trading Co., Ltd. 1359 Broadway, 21st Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s pullover garment from the Philippines. Dear Ms. Whitley: In your letter dated October 16, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Levi’s Red Tab. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 83505/83523 is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 100% cotton, jersey knit fabric that measures 30 stitches per 2 centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment is cut and sewn and features a rib knit crew neckline; three quarter length, hemmed, raglan sleeves; and a curved bottom finished with overlock stitching. The applicable subheading for Style 83505/83523 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 is 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 83505/83523 falls within textile category designation 338. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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