The tariff classification of a woman’s knit cardigan from Hong Kong.

PD F88094 July 6, 2000 CLA-2-61:K:TO:B7:I15 F88094 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2080 Ms. Judy Kearney Network Brokers International, Inc. Airport Industrial Office Park, Building C-1D 145th Avenue & Hook Creek Blvd. Valley Stream, New York 11581 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit cardigan from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Kearney: In your letter dated June 15, 2000, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Beyond, Inc. The submitted sample, identified by style number 1412, is a woman’s cardigan composed of 61% lambswool, 19% nylon, 17% angora and 3% lycra jersey knit fabric. The fabric contains more than nine stitches per 2 centimeters when measured in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a full front opening secured by a single self-fabric tie closure at the neck, 1X1 rib knit shawl collar and long sleeves. The collar, placket, sleeve ends and hip-length bottom have self-fabric fringed finishes. The sample which has been submitted with your inquiry will be returned. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: other, other: women’s or girls’. The duty rate will be 16.4% ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 438. As a product of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to quota restraints and export license requirements based upon international textile trade agreements. 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 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 this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Susan T. Mitchell Area Director JFK Airport