The tariff classification of a pullover from Mexico

NY M83556 May 30, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:358 M83556 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2069 Cliff Venable Sara Lee Branded Apparel 1000 East Hanes Mill Rd., 1st floor Winston-Salem, NC 27105 RE: The tariff classification of a pullover from Mexico Dear Mr. Venable: In your letter dated May 15, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. You state that style 5480, manufactured from jersey of 100% cotton that weighs more than 200 grams per square meter and characterized by a round neckline and by short sleeves, is styled for boys. As you have requested, both submitted samples of this style are being returned. The applicable subheading for this style will be 6110.20.2069, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …pullovers…and similar articles, knitted…of cotton, other, other, other, …boys’, other. The duty rate will be 16.5 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/. This garment falls within textile category designation 338. 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 Kirschner at 646-733-3048. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division