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

NY K84101 March 26, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 K84101 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Mr. Kevin Maher C-Air Customhouse Brokers 181 South Franklin Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11581 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from Hong Kong Dear Mr. Maher: In your letter dated March 10, 2004, on behalf of High Style Intl Ltd., 22 W. 38th Street, New York, NY 10018, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, style number F04-H1101, is a woman’s cardigan that is constructed from 75% cotton, 20% nylon, 5% spandex, velour knit fabric. The cardigan features a hood, long sleeves with self-fabric cuffs, a full front opening with a zipper closure, kangaroo pockets in the front, and a self fabric bottom. Your sample is being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…and similar articles, knitted: of cotton: other…other The rate of duty will be 16.5% ad valorem. The cardigan falls within textile category designation 339. 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