The tariff classification of a woman’s knit cardigan from Malaysia

NY L83675 May 2, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L83675 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Mr. Charles Spoto Alba Wheels Up International Inc. 150-30 132nd Avenue, Suite 208 Jamaica, NY 11434 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit cardigan from Malaysia Dear Mr. Spoto: In your letter dated March 29, 2005, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Cullen, Inc., New York, NY. As requested, your sample is being returned to you. Your sample, style F58062-COS, is a woman’s cardigan constructed from 100% cotton knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than nine stitches per two centimeters in the direction in which the stitches were formed. The garment features a hood, long sleeves finished with tubular fabric, a full front zippered opening, kangaroo pockets, and a tubular bottom that does not provide a tightening at the waist. The applicable subheading for style F58062-COS will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of cotton: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 16.5% ad valorem. Style F58062-COS falls within textile category designation 339. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. 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 Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division