The tariff classification of a woman’s long sweater from Hong Kong

NY J83225 April 22, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 J83225 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.11.0030 Mr. Min Hong Vandegrift Forwarding Company, Inc. One Evertrust Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s long sweater from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Hong: In your letter dated April 8, 2003, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Nautica Jeans. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style 33S344, is a woman’s sweater constructed from 100% wool jersey knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures nine or fewer stitches per two centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a pointed collar, long sleeves, a full front opening with four button closures, four non-functional buttons on the right front panel, two patch pockets below the waist and a rolled bottom. The garment extends from the shoulder to the ankle area. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.11.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of wool or fine animal hair: of wool: sweaters: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.1% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 446. 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