The tariff classification of woman’s knit cardigan from Macau.

NY H89193 March 20, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 H89193 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.11.0080 Maristella Iacobello Customs Compliance Manger Phillips Van Heusen Corporation 200 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of woman’s knit cardigan from Macau. Dear Ms. Iacobello: In your letter dated March 11, 2002, you requested a classification ruling. As requested your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style 9059, is a woman’s cardigan constructed from 100% boiled wool knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The cardigan features a round collar, long sleeves, and a full front opening with a zipper closure. The collar, placket, sleeves and bottom are finished with knit fabric. The applicable subheading for the woman’s cardigan will be 6110.11.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: of wool: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.2% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 438. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Macau 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