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

NY J88739 September 25, 2003 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 J88739 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9042 Ms. Maria E. Julia Newport News, Inc. 711 Third Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10017 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s sweater from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Julia: In your letter dated September 11, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number S04-12-009, is a woman’s sleeveless sweater that is made from 55% ramie, 45% cotton, cable knit fabric (sections of the front) and jersey knit fabric (sections of the front and the entire back panel). The outer surface of the garment measures 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The sweater features ½ inch wide shoulder straps, a U-neckline and a straight back. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the sweater will be 6110.90.9042, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, knitted: of other textile materials: other: sweaters for women and girls’: other…other. The rate of duty will be 6% ad valorem. The sweater falls within textile category designation 845. 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.cbp.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