The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater from China

PD G88482 March 27, 2001 CLA-2-61:LA:S:T:1:2:I23 G88482 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9042 Mr. Robert T. Stack Tompkins & Davidson, LLP One Astor Plaza 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036-8901 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater from China Dear Mr. Stack: In your letter dated March 16, 2001, on behalf of your client, Avon Products, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style PP220926, is a woman’s sweater constructed from 55% ramie, 45% cotton knit fabric. The fabric measures 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a scoop neckline, long sleeves with hemmed cuffs, side vents and a hemmed bottom. The sweater has felt appliques on the upper right and lower left sections of the front panel. Your sample will be returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.9042, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…knitted or crocheted: of other textile materials: other: sweaters for women’s or girls: other: other: other. The rate of duty will be 6% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 845. As a product of China, 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, Vera Adams Port Director Los Angeles-Long Beach