The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Taiwan

NY I84016 July 24, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 I84016 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Ms. Diane M. Bonvissuto D. Hauser, Inc. One Cross Island Plaza Suite 310 Rosedale, NY 11422 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Taiwan Dear Ms. Bonvissuto: In your letter dated July 1, 2002, and in your subsequent facsimile message dated July 11, 2002, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Joyce Leslie Inc., Moonachie, New Jersey. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style 4009, is a woman’s pullover constructed from 65% rayon, 34% nylon, 1% spandex knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a square neckline, one long sleeve, and one sleeveless armhole with an adjustable leather shoulder strap. The neckline, long sleeve and bottom are finished with ribbed knit capping. You state that the pullover is knit to shape in Taiwan. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.30.3055, 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: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 32.4% ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan 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