The tariff classification of a woman's cotton knit cardiganshirt from Thailand.

PD B89804 September 25, 1997 CLA-2-61:K:TC:B9:I17 B89804 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6106.10.0010 Mr. John J. Politi, Jr. Nordstrom, Inc. P.O. Box 870 Seattle, WA 98111 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's cotton knit cardigan shirt from Thailand. Dear Mr. Politi: In your letter dated September 11, 1997, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Nordstrom, Inc. The submitted sample, style 10367, is a woman's 100% cotton knit cardigan that features a full front opening with button closures, a v-neck, long sleeves and a hemmed bottom. The sample is being returned to you. The applicable subheading for the shirt will be 6106.10.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, which provides for women's or girls' blouses and shirts, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: women's. The duty rate will be 20.6% ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 339. As a product of Thailand, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints based upon international textile trade agreements. The designated textile and apparel category may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since 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. A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, John Martuge Area Director JFK Airport K:TC:C K:TC:C K:TC:C K:TC K Caramore Brodman Schiazzano DeRobertis Martuge