The tariff classification of men’s knit pullover garments from Pakistan.

NY H89569 April 18, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 H89569 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3050 Mr. William Sun WTS Customs Brokerage Co., Inc. 8901 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 110 Inglewood, CA 90301-4401 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit pullover garments from Pakistan. Dear Mr. Sun: In your letter dated March 15, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Adams USA, Inc. Styles FJ-1 and FJ-2 are men’s football jerseys. Style FJ-1 is constructed from 100 percent polyester, finely knit mesh fabric and has a rib knit, cross-over crew neckline; short hemmed sleeves; a mesh front and back yoke; and a straight, hemmed bottom. Style FJ-2 is constructed from 100 percent polyester, finely knit mesh fabric and has a rib knit, cross-over crew neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; a 100 percent polyester, high luster, warp knit front and back yoke; and a straight, hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for Styles FJ-1 and FJ-2 will be 6110.30.3050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty will be 32.4 per cent ad valorem. Styles FJ-1 and FJ-2 fall within textile category designation 638. Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of Pakistan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints. 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 this ruling letter 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 National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division