The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Hong Kong

NY E87665 October 15, 1999 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 E87665 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Machelle Blair Wal Mart Stores, Inc. 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-8023 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Blair: In your letter dated September 13, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style number FG3109, is a woman’s 95% cotton, 5% lycra, rib knit pullover with a partial inner lining which features an elasticized bottom and a mesh back. This lining is secured at the neck, shoulders, sideseam. The pullover features a half moon neckline, short hemmed sleeves and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s pullovers, knitted: of cotton: other. The duty rate will be 18.6% ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web site at www.customs.gov. In addition, 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 and should also be verified at the time of shipment. 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 212-637-7077. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division