The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater-like cardigan from Malaysia

PD F84829 April 13, 2000 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 F84829 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Lisa E. Girvin Eddie Bauer, Inc. P.O. Box 97000 Redmond, WA 98073-9700 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater-like cardigan from Malaysia Dear Ms. Girvin: In your letter dated March 16, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, styles 009-1941/009-1942/009-1943, is a woman’s sweater-like cardigan constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric. The garment features a round neckline, a full front opening with a bow closure at the neckline only, long sleeves with hemmed cuffs, and side slits and velvet trim at the bottom hem. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s or girls’. The rate of duty will be 18.2% ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 339. As a product of Malaysia, 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 that 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