The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China

NY L88780 January 31, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:359 L88780 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2079 Ms. Jennifer Caldwell Golden…Too, Inc. 1410 Broadway, 8th flr. New York, NY 10018 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s pullover from China Dear Ms. Caldwell: In your letter dated January 17, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. A sample of a woman’s turtleneck sleeveless pullover was submitted and will be returned. The garment is made of 80% cotton and 20% nylon knit fabric, and is identified as style 6713(A). In your letter you ask if the garment is entitled to quota exclusion under Statistical Note 6 to Chapter 61, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). The language of that note requires that the stitch count of the fabric measure more than 9, but equal to or less than 18 stitches per 2 centimeters, measured on the outer surfaces of the fabric in the direction in which the stitches were formed. The back panel of the garment exceeds the stitch count required by the note. The applicable subheading for the pullover will be 6110.20.2079, HTSUS, which provides for sweaters, pullovers…and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: Of cotton: Other: Other: Other: Women’s or girls’: Other. The duty rate will be 16.5% 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/. The pullover 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 Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division