The tariff classification of a sweater for girls’ wear from China

NY G89046 April 11, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 G89046 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Tom Huestis HQ 4 KIDS, INC. 4856 Nordica Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 RE: The tariff classification of a sweater for girls’ wear from China Dear Mr. Huestis: In your letter, received by U.S. Customs in New York City on April 4, 2001, you requested a classification ruling. Sample 892782, which extends down into the leg area and which is manufactured from rib-knitted fabric of 55% acrylic/45% cotton, is further characterized by long sleeves, a hood, a full-front, buttoned opening, and by a self-fabric belt threaded through loops around the waist. The applicable subheading for this garment will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…and similar articles, knitted…, of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, other, …girls’. The duty rate will be 32.7 per cent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of China 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 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 Kirschner at 212-637-7079. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division