The tariff classification of maternity pullovers from China

NY M83732 May 31, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M83732 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2079; 6110.30.3059 Krisanne Stecklair Mothers Work, Inc. 456 North Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 RE: The tariff classification of maternity pullovers from China Dear Ms. Stecklair In your letter dated May 19, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. The submitted garments are long-sleeved, v-necked garments, manufactured from knitted fabric, style 93197 of 80% cotton/20% nylon and style 18298 of 84% rayon/16% nylon. As you have requested, the sample garments and their accompanying component parts are being returned. Because there are no lines of demarcation on the garments nor contouring, the applicable subheading for style 93197 will be 6110.20.2079, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …pullovers… knitted…, of cotton, other, other, other, women’s…, other; and for style 18298 will be 6110.30.3059, HTSUS, which provides for …pullovers…knitted…of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, other, women’s…, other. The duty rates will be 16.5 and 32 per cent ad valorem, respectively. 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 93197 falls within textile category designation 339 and the other style within 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 Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division