The tariff classification of a knit cape from Hong Kong.

NY J87258 September 16, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:3:353 J87258 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6117.10.1000 Ms. Fariba Jalili C.F.L. Enterprise Ltd. 350 Fifth Avenue #4010 New York, NY 10118 RE: The tariff classification of a knit cape from Hong Kong. Dear Ms. Jalili: In your letter dated August 21, 2003, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, the sample will be returned to you. The submitted sample, style ABS - 2460 is a knit 70% angora and 30% nylon shawl-like cape. The cape is put on over the head and covers the wearer’s shoulders. The applicable subheading for style ABS-2460 will be 6117.10.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other made up clothing or accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or clothing accessories: shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair. The rate of duty will be 9.7 percent ad valorem. China is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and style ABS-2460 is not subject to quota or the requirements of a visa. 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 Kenneth Reidlinger at 646-733-3053. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division