The tariff classification of men’s knit pullover garments from Thailand and China.

NY L85580 June 29, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 L85580 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9072 Ms. Nicole A. Allen VF Imagewear, Inc. 545 Marriott Dr., Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37214 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knit pullover garments from Thailand and China. Dear Ms. Allen: In your letter received by the U.S. Customs Service on June 13, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your samples will be returned. Style B4064-069 is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 55 percent silk, 45 percent cashmere, jersey knit fabric that measures 12 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style B4064-069 features a rib knit V-neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit bottom. Style B4065-089 is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 55 percent silk, 45 percent cashmere, knit fabric that measures 12 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style B4065-089 has an intarsia knit front panel and features a rib knit crew neckline; long sleeves with rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading for Styles B4064-069 and B4065-089 will be 6110.90.9072, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of other textiles materials: other: other: other: subject to wool restraints: men's or boys'. The rate of duty is 6 percent ad valorem. Styles B4064-069 and B4065-089 fall within textile category designation 438. 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 this ruling letter 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 this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division