The tariff classification of a woman's pullover from Macau

PD B89433 September 30, 1997 CLA-2-61:PD:C:I21 PD B89433 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110. 20.2075 Mr. John J. Politi, Jr. Nordstrom P. O. Box 870 Seattle, WA 98111-0870 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's pullover from Macau Dear Mr. Politi: In your letter dated September 4, 1997, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 92437, is a woman's 80% cotton/20% polyester knitted pullover. The garment features a crew type neck, a hood with drawstring, and long hemmed sleeves. The outer surface of the pullover is napped and the straight bottom is hemmed. The garment reaches the waist. The sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: women's or girls'. The rate of duty will be 19.4 percent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Macau are subject to quota 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 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. Sincerely, E. Julian Miller Port Director Charleston, SC