The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Mexico

NY L88763 December 6, 2005 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L88763 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3055 Ms. Sara Gradilla R.L. Jones Customhouse Brokers 444 N. Cesar Chavez Street San Luis, Arizona 85349 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from Mexico Dear Ms. Gradilla: In your letter dated November 1, 2005, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of Gianno Company, LTD. Your sample, style 214000242, is a woman’s pullover constructed from 47% polyester, 47% cotton, 6% spandex 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 with rib knit cuffs, kangaroo pockets at the front, and a 4½-inch rib knit bottom. The applicable subheading for style 214000242 will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers: other: other: other: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 32% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. Style 214000242 falls within textile category designation 639. 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