The tariff classification of three women’s sweaters from Hong Kong

NY H87761 February 22, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 H87761 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.11.0030; 6110.30.3020 Ms. Linda Moyer Customs Manager Associated Merchandising Corporation 500 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of three women’s sweaters from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Moyer: In your letter dated February 12, 2002 you requested a tariff classification ruling. You submitted three samples of women’s knit sweaters. The outer surface of the sweaters measures 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The three sweaters extend from the shoulder to the mid-thigh area. Style R4846 is constructed from 80% lambswool, 20% nylon, cable knit fabric. The sweater features a hood, long sleeves with ribbed cuffs, a full front opening with a hook and eye closure and a ribbed bottom. Style R4808 is constructed from 100% acrylic, jersey knit fabric. The garment features a 3x3 rib knit shawl collar, long sleeves with turn back 3x3 rib knit cuffs, a full front opening with no means of closure, 2 belt loops, a 1x1 rib knit tie belt at the waist and a 3x3 rib knit bottom. Style R4852 is constructed from 100% lambswool, jersey knit fabric. The garment features a 3x3 rib knit collar, long sleeves with turn back 3x3 rib knit cuffs, a full front opening with 5 button closures, 2 belt loops, a 1x1 rib knit tie belt at the waist and a rib knit bottom. Your samples are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for style R4846 and style R4852 will be 6110.11.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair: of wool: sweaters: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.2% ad valorem. The applicable HTS subheading for style R4808 will be 6110.30.3020, which provides for sweaters, knitted: of man made fibers: other…other: sweaters: women’s. The duty rate will be 32.4% ad valorem. Style R4846 and style R4852 fall within textile category designation 446. Style R4808 falls in category 646. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong 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 Mike Crowley at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division