The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from Hong Kong.

NY D89418 April 8, 1999 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 D89418 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2065 Mr. John Imbrogulio Nordstrom, Inc. A/P, Import Office 1617 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98101-1742 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit pullover garment from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Imbrogulio: In your letter dated March 12, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style J60362000J2 is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 100 percent cotton, finely knit jersey fabric which measures more than 9 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style J60362000J2 features a rib knit crew neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; a half moon at the rear neckline; a woven fabric label on the outer rear neckline; and a straight, hemmed bottom. You state that you will import the garment in sizes S-XXL. The applicable subheading for Style J60362000J2 will be 6110.20.2065, 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: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 18.6 percent ad valorem. Style J60362000J2 falls within textile category designation 338. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints. 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 (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter or the control number indicated above should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-637-7081. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division