The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Sri Lanka.

NY C84920 April 3, 1998 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 C84920 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Ms. Cyndi Bergamini CSI Industries, Inc. 450 Winks Ave. Bensalem, PA 19020 RE: The tariff classification of a woman's cardigan from Sri Lanka. Dear Ms. Bergamini: In your letter dated March 4, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number 400-982324, is a woman's cardigan constructed from 100% polyester, knit fabric. The garment extends from the shoulder to below the waist. You also submitted a swatch of the actual fabric in which the garment will be made ( 100% polyester, polar fleece). The outer surface of the fabric measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a shirt type collar; long hemmed sleeves; a full front opening with a zipper closure; 2 front inset slant pockets below the waist; and a hemmed bottom. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, pullovers...and similar articles, knitted: of man-made fibers: other. The duty rate will be 33.3% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Sri Lanka 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