The tariff classification of a woman’s knitted 100% cotton pullover from Peru

PD G89441 April 20, 2001 CLA-2-61: CO: CH: DGD IO5 G89441 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Elizabeth Rizzo The Donna Karan Company 600 Gotham Parkway Carlstadt, NJ 07072 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knitted 100% cotton pullover from Peru Dear Ms. Rizzo: In your letter dated April 2, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample will be returned as per your request. The submitted sample, Style 21316061BE, is a woman’s pullover constructed of 100% cotton finely knitted fabric which weighs 150 grams per square meter. The garment features a crew neckline, short hemmed sleeves, and a straight edge hemmed bottom. There is embroidery in the form of a double row of contrasting color chain stitches which extend from the shoulders and across the back of the neckline. The pullover is also screen printed on the front chest and the left sleeve. The applicable subheading for Style 21316061BE will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s or girls. The rate of duty will be 17.8%. Style 21316061BE falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Peru are subject to 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 this ruling, contact Field National Import Specialist Dolores Derer at 312/983-1304 or National Import Specialist Michael Crowley at 212/637-7077. Sincerely, Robyn Dessaure Port Director Chicago, Illinois