The tariff classification of women’s knit garments from Hong Kong

PD F88434 July 11, 2000 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I12 F88434 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.30.2010; 6110.30.3020 Mr. Patrick Lau Michael Simon 512 Seventh Avenue, 38tth Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of women’s knit garments from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Lau: In your letter dated June 6, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style S10047 is a cardigan sweater constructed from 96% polyester/4% other fibers knit fabric with less than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the direction the stitches were formed. The cardigan features a v-neck full frontal opening with five button closures, shoulder pads, long sleeves and a straight bottom. Style S10050 is a coat constructed from 60% nylon/40% acrylic knit fabric. The coat reaches to mid-calf and features a round neck, a full frontal opening with seven button closures and a straight bottom. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.30.3020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s sweaters of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 32.9% ad valorem. The applicable subheading for the coat will be 6102.30.2010, HTS, which provides for women’s coats of man-made fibers. The rate of duty will be 28.9% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 646. The coat falls within textile category designation 635. As products of Hong Kong, this merchandise is subject to a visa requirement and quota restraints 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 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. Sincerely, Irene Jankov Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport