The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Turkey

PD D85578 December 28, 1998 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:3:I12 D85578 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Mr. David Wortman Prime Transport 150-40 183rd Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Turkey Dear Mr. Wortman: In your letter dated December 11, 1998, on behalf of E.M. Lawrence, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style 1000, is a woman’s pullover constructed from 100% cotton finely ribbed knit fabric. The sleeveless garment features a round neck and hemmed bottom. Your 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... and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: women’s or girls’. The rate of duty will be 19% ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 339. As a product of Turkey, 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. 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 this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. Sincerely, Irene Jankov Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport