The tariff classification of a maternity pullover from Turkey

PD G82907 November 21, 2000 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 G82907 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Ruth Hayd Customs Specialist Kohl’s Department Stores N56 WI7000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 RE: The tariff classification of a maternity pullover from Turkey Dear Ms. Hayd: In your letter dated October 25, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style CW4951, is a maternity pullover constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric. The garment features a crew neckline, short hemmed sleeves and a hemmed bottom. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the garment 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 Turkey, 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, James Purser Acting Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach