The tariff classification of a woman’s sleeveless pullover from Hong Kong

NY I89302 January 14, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 I89302 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Mr. Tom Gould Zisser Group 6444 E. Spring Street #222 Long Beach, CA 90815 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sleeveless pullover from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Gould: In your letter dated December 12, 2002, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Espirit US Distribution Ltd., New York, New York. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style PU3631A, is a woman’s sleeveless pullover constructed from 100% cotton 1x1 ribbed knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a V-shaped neckline, an embroidered design at the chest and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for the pullover 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 16.9% ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 339. 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