The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from Hong Kong and/or Indonesia

NY J85516 June 16, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 J85516 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Mr. John F. McManus Itochu International, Inc. 335 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from Hong Kong and/or Indonesia Dear Mr. McManus: In your letter dated June 3, 2003, on behalf of Prominent U.S.A., Inc., 1411 Broadway, 35th Floor, NY, NY 10018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 74% polyester, 26% cotton, knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a hood, shoulder pads, long hemmed sleeves, a full front opening with a zipper closure, 2 front vertical pockets with zipper closures in the waist area, and a hemmed bottom. Embroidered designs are on the chest and sleeve openings. You state in your letter that the sample shipments of the garment will be designated as style HS-331, and that the commercial shipments of the garment will be designated as style 58530. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…and similar articles, knitted: of man made fibers: other…other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 32.2% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong and Indonesia 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