The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China

NY L84909 May 24, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L84909 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2075 Ms. Stephanie De Silva Avon Products, Inc. 1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China Dear Ms. De Silva: In your letter dated May 16, 2005, you requested a classification ruling. You submitted a woman’s long sleeve finely knit pullover which you identified as PP292268. The garment, made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex fabric, features a slightly scooped neckline, hemmed sleeves, a hemmed bottom and sequins sewn in a geometric pattern on the front panel of the garment. The garment will be returned as you have requested. The applicable subheading for style PP292268 will be 6110.20.2075, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Sweaters, pullovers…and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, Of cotton: Other: Other: Other. The duty rate will be 16.5% ad valorem. Style PP292268 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