The tariff classification of two women's knit garments from Hong Kong.

NY B87236 July 24, 1997 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 B87236 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2080; 6110.10.2030 Mr. Alpha Robinson J. Crew Group Imports Dept. 18 Lincoln Place Garfield, NJ 07026 RE: The tariff classification of two women's knit garments from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Robinson: In your letter dated July 1, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted three samples. Style number 20690 was sent to our Customs laboratory for analysis. A ruling will be issued on a later date. Style number 22002 is a woman's cardigan constructed from 100% wool, allover rib knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a round neckline; long sleeves; a full front opening with a 7 button, double placket; a tie closure; and side slits. Style number 20750 is a woman's sweater constructed from 100% wool, cableknit, ribbed fabric with a 100% acrylic, 9 button detachable collar. The outer surface of the garment measures less than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The sweater features long sleeves; and a full front opening with 8 button closures. Your samples are being returned as requested. The cardigan and the detachable collar are classified as composite goods. The essential character is given by the cardigan, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Rule 3, noted. The applicable subheading for style number 22002 will be 6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters...and similar articles, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair: other. The duty rate will be 16.7% ad valorem. The applicable HTS subheading for style number 20750 will be 6110.10.2030, which provides for women's sweaters, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair: other. The duty rate will be 16.7% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 438. The sweater falls in category 446. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Part categories are the result of international bilateral agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information available, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status Report on Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection at your local Customs office. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 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 Mike Crowley at 212-466-5852. Sincerely, Paul K. Schwartz Chief, Textiles & Apparel Branch National Commodity Specialist Division