The tariff classification of a woman’s knitted pullover from the Philippines

NY H80084 May 16, 2001 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 H80084 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.10.2080 Mr. David Sherman Ann Taylor 1372 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knitted pullover from the Philippines Dear Mr. Sherman: In your letter dated April 20, 2001, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style 27-59007, is a woman’s pullover that features a V- neckline, long tubular hemmed sleeves, and a tubular hemmed bottom. The outer surface of the pullover measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The fiber content is 46% wool, 34% acrylic, 10% polyester, 5% metallic, 5% cashmere. According to a report which was issued by a laboratory testing service, the fabric of the pullover consists of 2 yarns, a 2-ply acrylic/cashmere/wool yarn, and a 2-ply 100% polyester yarn plied with metallic. The applicable subheading for the woman’s knitted pullover will be 6110.10.2080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s pullovers, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair: other. The duty rate will be 16.3% ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 438. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of the Philippines 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 effected 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 Mike Crowley at 212-637-7077. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division