The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Hong Kong

NY L86375 August 1, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L86375 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.90.9090 Ms. Blanca Ponce The Donna Karen Company 580 Gothan Parkway Carlstadt, NJ 07072 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Ponce: In your letter dated July 15, 2005, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style number A45YT07Y30 is a woman’s double twist sleeveless pullover that is constructed from 66% silk, 34% nylon, knit fabric with a self-fabric lining. The pullover features shoulder straps and a V-front and back. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.90.9090, Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers…and similar articles, knitted: of other textile materials: other…other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 6% ad valorem. The pullover falls within textile category designation 838. 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