The tariff classification of a woman’s man-made knit sweater from China or Hong Kong

PD G88591 April 16, 2001 CLA-2-61:359:H:TC:CB2:BJ:I28 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3020 Speed Sourcing, Inc. Attn: Ms. Tavara Kountz 2140 City Gate Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s man-made knit sweater from China or Hong Kong Dear Ms. Kountz: In your letter dated March 23, 2001, you requested a classification ruling. Style 2149 is a woman’s sweater of 55% acrylic/45% cotton rib knit fabric constructed with nine or fewer stitches per two centimeters measured in the horizontal direction. The mid-thigh garment features a full frontal opening without closure; long sleeves; patch pockets at or below the waist, belt loops; a detached self-fabric tie belt; and a ribbed bottom. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.30.3020, 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: sweaters: women’s. The duty rate will be 32.7 percent ad valorem. Style 2149 falls within textile category designation 646. Based upon international textile trade agreements, such products from China and Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa. 2 As requested, the sample will be returned. 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 this ruling, contact Field National Import Specialist Barbara Jarmon at (281) 985-6851 or National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at (212) 637-7077. Sincerely, John R. Babb Area Port Director Houston, Texas