The classification of a pair of women’s pants and a pullover from the Philippines.

NY G86877 March 14, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 G86877 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.63.2011; 6110.30.3055 Mr. Patrick Fullum A.N. Deringer, Inc. 173 W. Service RoadChamplain, NY 12919 RE: The classification of a pair of women’s pants and a pullover from the Philippines. Dear Mr. Fullum: In your letter dated February 2, 2001, on behalf of your Kayanna, Inc., you requested a classification ruling. The submitted samples, Style #816-122, are a pair of women’s pants and a pullover constructed from 100% polyester knit fabric. The pants feature an elasticized waistband, slash pockets at both sides, and hemmed leg openings. The pullover of Style #816-122, features a shirt-type collar with satin piping trim, long sleeves with satin piping trim, and a full front opening with a five-button closure. The pullover also has pockets below the waist, with satin piping sewn across each pocket, and a hemmed bottom. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. We are returning your samples as you requested. The applicable subheading for the Pants, Style #816-122, will be 6104.63.2011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s trousers…..of synthetic fibers, other, trousers and breeches, women’s, other. The rate of duty will be 28.7% valorem. Style #816-122, Pants fall within the textile category designation 648. Based on international textile trade agreements, garments imported from the Philippines are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. The applicable subheading for the Pullover, Style #816-122, will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, women's or girls'. The rate of duty will be 32.7 % ad valorem. Style #816-122, Pullover, falls within textile category designation 639. Based on international textile trade agreements, garments imported from the Philippines are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Angela De Gaetano at 212-637-7029. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division