The tariff classification of a woman’s sleeveless cardigan from Sri Lanka

NY I85669 September 12, 2002 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 I85669 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Mr. R. Trace Garrett Associated Merchandising Corporation 500 Seventh Avenue New York, New York 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sleeveless cardigan from Sri Lanka Dear Mr. Garrett: In your letter dated August 27, 2002, you requested a classification ruling. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style R5742, is a woman’s sleeveless cardigan constructed from 80% cotton, 20% polyester knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment is brushed on the outer surface and features a hood, hemmed armholes, a full front opening with a zipper closure, two sideseam pockets at the waist, and a drawstring bottom. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 17.3% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Sri Lanka 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