The tariff classification of a men’s knit garment from Turkey.

NY M82050 May 4, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 M82050 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3053 Ms. Irina Parker Dash America Inc./DBA Pearl Izumi USA, Inc. 620 Compton Street Broomfield, CO 80020 RE: The tariff classification of a men’s knit garment from Turkey. Dear Ms. Parker: In your letter dated March 30, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample will be returned. Style 51002 “Men’s Form Fit EKG Tee”, is a men’s pullover garment constructed from 77% polyamide, 17% polyester, 6% spandex, finely knit patterned fabric that measures 34 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. There is a change in knit pattern on the upper portion of the front and rear panels, the shoulders, and decorative lines along each side that measures 30 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. Style 51002 fits close to the body and has a crew neckline; short, hemmed sleeves; and a straight, hemmed bottom. The applicable subheading for Style 51002 will be 6110.30.3053, 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: men’s or boys’. The rate of duty is 32 per cent 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 51002 falls within textile category designation 638. 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