The tariff classification of a womensweater from Italy

PD E80439 May 12, 1999 CLA-2-61:S:AMW:N-3:I02 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2030 Mr. Paul A. Barkan Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman LLP 245 Park Avenue, 33rd Floor New York, NY 10167-3397 RE: The tariff classification of a womensweater from Italy Dear Mr. Barkan: In your letter dated April 8, 1999, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Manifatture Associate Cashmere USA, Inc. The submitted sample, style 12CNA/2188B, is a womensweater which is knit from 95% cashmere, 3% nylon and 2% spandex yarn. The sweater has fewer than nine stitches per two centimeters when counted in the horizontal direction and features a mock turtle neck. As requested, your sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for the Sweater will be 6110.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for womenwool sweaters, other than wholly of cashmere. The rate of duty will be 16.5%. COMMENT1 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. Sincerely, William J. Luebkert Port Director Philadelphia