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

NY M80380 February 15, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 M80380 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2079 Ms. Gerry Gallegos Clearfreight Inc. 880 Apollo Street, Suite 101 El Segundo, CA 90245 RE: The tariff classification of a girl’s pullover from Hong Kong Dear Ms. Gallegos: In your letter dated January 6, 2006, on behalf of your client, Stone Boardwear Inc. DBA Volcom, you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style B012604 is a short sleeve pullover made of finely knit cotton jersey fabric. The style has sewn-on rib knit fabric at the round neckline, sleeves and waistband. The style is distinguished by diagonal bands of drop needle open work fabric at the garment front and similar horizontal bands of open work fabric at the garment back. For ruling purposes it is assumed the item is sized for girls 7 to 16. As you have requested, the sample will be returned to you. The applicable subheading for style B012604 will be 6110.20.2079, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for pullovers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of cotton, other, other, women’s or girls’, other. The duty rate will be 16.5 percent ad valorem. 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 Bruce Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division