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

NY M83769 June 1, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M83769 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2045 Jenny Helm GEAR For Sports 9700 Commerce Parkway Lenexa, KS 66219 RE: The tariff classification of a pullover for ladies’ wear from Guatemala Dear Ms. Helm: In your letter dated May 22, 2006 you requested a classification ruling. Submitted style G5040, manufactured from knitted fabric of 80% cotton/20% polyester that is napped on the surface that forms the inside of the garment, is characterized by a loosely rib-knitted waistband and cuffs of long sleeves, by a hood, by a small v-neckline, and by an open pocket at each side of the lower front. As you have requested, the sample garment is being returned. The applicable subheading for this style will be 6110.20.2045, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for …pullovers, sweatshirts…and similar articles, knitted…, of cotton, other, other, sweatshirts, women’s. 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/. The garment 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 Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division