The tariff classification of a pair of women’s knit pants, pullovers and a skirt from Vietnam.

NY I89397 January 24, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:361 NY I89397 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6104.62.2011; 6104.52.0010; 6110.20.2075 Ms. Bernadette Placido QVC, Inc. Studio Park 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380-4262 RE: The tariff classification of a pair of women’s knit pants, pullovers and a skirt from Vietnam. Dear Ms. Placido: In your letter dated December 23, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted items, Style #A106934, which you refer to as a wardrober set, consists of four garments; two pullovers, one skirt and one pair of pants. All four garments are constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric. Each garment will be classified separately. The garments of Style A106934 are described as follows: Pants – The garment features an elasticized waist, side seam pockets, embroidered boat designs at the bottom of both legs, and hemmed leg openings with side slits. Skirt – The garment features an elasticized waist, embroidered boat designs all around the bottom, a rear slit, and a hemmed bottom. 3. Striped Pullover – The garment features a scoop neckline, short sleeves, an all-over embroidered boat design, rhinestones, on the front panel, slits at both sides, and a hemmed bottom. The outer surface of the pullover measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. 4. Solid Pullover – The garment features a scoop neckline, short sleeves, embroidered boat designs at the chest area, rhinestones at the chest area, slits at both sides, and a hemmed bottom. The outer surface of the pullover measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. We are returning your samples as you requested. The applicable subheading for the Pants of Style A106934 will be 6104.62.2011, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear) knitted or crocheted, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton,women’s. The rate of duty will be 15.1% ad valorem. The Pants of Style A106934 fall within the textile category designation 348. Based upon international textile trade agreements, this category from Vietnam is not subject to visa requirements nor quota restraints. The applicable subheading for the Skirt of Style A106934 will be 6104.52.0010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ skirts and divided skirts, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, women’s. The rate of duty will be 8.4% ad valorem. The Skirt of Style A106934 falls within the textile category designation 342. Based upon international textile trade agreements, this category from Vietnam is not subject to visa requirements nor quota restraints. The applicable subheading for the Pullovers of Style A106934 will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pullovers, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, women’s. The rate of duty will be 16.9% ad valorem. The Pullovers of Style A106934 fall within the textile category designation 339. Based upon international textile trade agreements, this category from Vietnam is not subject to visa requirements nor 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 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 Angela DeGaetano at (646) 733-3052. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division