The tariff classification of girls’ knitwear from Taiwan

NY K89767 October 5, 2004 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 K89767 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Rebecca Cheung Federated Merchandising Group 11 Penn Plaza New York, NY 10001 RE: The tariff classification of girls’ knitwear from Taiwan Dear Ms. Cheung: In your letter dated September 30, 2004 you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style 15800 (15335), manufactured from jersey fabric of 55% acrylic/45% cotton that measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters, is an unlined garment, characterized by a full-front, zippered opening, by a hood, by a pocket at the center of the lower portion of each of the fronts, and by a rib-knitted waistband and rib-knitted cuffs of long sleeves. As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned. The applicable subheading for this garment 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, other, other, other, …girls’. The duty rate will be 32 percent ad valorem. The garment falls within textile category designation 639. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Taiwan may be 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 Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our 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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division