The tariff classification of two women’s pullovers from Nicaragua

NY L84031 May 10, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L84031 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Vickie S. Leavens ABX Logistics, USA 41873 Ecorse Road, Suite 200 Romulus, MI 48111 RE: The tariff classification of two women’s pullovers from Nicaragua Dear Ms. Leavens: In your letter dated April 7, 2005 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Clean Clothes, Inc., Ypsilanti, MI. Your first sample, style 1094, is a woman’s pullover 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 two front panels that cross over one another to form a faux wrap effect. The garment also features sleeveless hemmed armholes and a hemmed bottom. Your second sample, style 1093, is a woman’s pullover 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 two front panels that cross over one another to form a faux wrap effect. The garment also features long hemmed sleeves and a hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for styles 1094 and 1093 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. Styles 1094 and 1093 fall 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