The classification of a women’s pullover from Hong Kong.

PD G84778 January 3, 2001 CLA-2-61-DD:C:D:I01 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9090 Mr. Djibril Makalou Ann Taylor, Inc. 1372 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The classification of a women’s pullover from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Makalou: In your letter dated December 7, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Style number 27-51176 is a women’s 100% linen knitted sleeveless pullover. The pullover is constructed of over 9 stitches per 2 centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The garment extends from the shoulders to just below the waist. It features a deep scoop neck in the front and the armholes, neck and bottom have a finished hem. Your sample is returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Of other textile materials: Other: Other: Other: Women’s or girls’. The rate of duty will be 6 percent ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 838. Based upon international textile agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirements 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 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 Field National Import Specialist Valarie Sargent at (617) 565-6123 or National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at (212) 637-7077. Sincerely, Elaine K. Kwiecien Acting Port Director Boston, Massachusetts