The tariff classification of a pullover for ladies’ wear from China

NY M83740 June 1, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M83740 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.30.3059 Shelly Mendoza Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 58710 Seattle, WA 98138 RE: The tariff classification of a pullover for ladies’ wear from China Dear Ms. Mendoza: In your letter dated May 19, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style J3SE765, manufactured from rib-knitted fabric of 100% acrylic, is characterized by long sleeves, by a partial-front, snapped opening, by a collar, and by an open pocket across the lower portion of the front. As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned. Because there is no line of demarcation on the back panel of the garment, the applicable subheading for this style will be 6110.30.3059, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers…knitted…of man-made fibers, other, other, other, other, other, women’s…, other. The duty rate will be 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/. This garment falls within textile category designation 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