The tariff classification of a woman’s 50% lambs' wool 40% Angora rabbit hair 10% nylon knitted sweater from Hong Kong

PD G87604 March 1, 2001 CLA-2-61:CLT:I29 G87604 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2030 Ms. Bettina Csekme Sr. Compliance Specialist - HQ2 3500 Lacey Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s 50% lambs' wool 40% Angora rabbit hair 10% nylon knitted sweater from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Csekme: In your letter dated February 19, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, the sample will be returned to you. Style No. 04-5754s is a woman’s 50% lambs' wool 40% Angora rabbit hair and 10% nylon knitted sweater measuring 7 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a full-frontal opening with a wrap tie closure, no pockets, long sleeves, and a v-neckline. The garment does not reach the waist. The applicable subheading for Style No. 04-5754s is 6110.10.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ sweaters, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted. The rate of duty will be 16.3%. The sweater falls within textile category designation 446. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement 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, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for inspection 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 Field National Import Specialist Betty Small at 704-329-6124 or National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at 212-637-7077. Sincerely, John J. Quealy Port Director Charlotte