The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Macau.

NY C80317 October 15, 1997 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 C80317 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Jay Fox Eddie Bauer, Inc. 15010 N.E. 36th Street Redmond, WA 98052 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Macau. Dear Ms. Fox: In your letter dated September 29, 1997 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, item number 012-1807/012-1808/012-1809, is a woman's hooded cardigan constructed from 100% cotton, french terry, knit fabric. The outer surface of the cardigan measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment extends from the shoulders to the mid-thigh area and features the following: long, hemmed sleeves; a full front opening with a zipper closure; 2 front patch pockets below the waist; and a hemmed bottom. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters...and similar articles, knitted: of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 19.4% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Macau 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 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 Mike Crowley at 212-466-5852. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division