The tariff classification of men’s knitted garments from China; applicability of HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6

NY M84492 July 26, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:356 M84492 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2069 Ms. Paula Collins Cutter & Buck 701 N. 34th Street, Suite 400 Seattle, WA, 98103 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knitted garments from China; applicability of HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Dear Ms. Collins: In your letter dated June 22, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling. As requested, your sample garment and components are being returned. Style Number: MCS01712 Garment Description: Men’s 100% cotton, floating jacquard knit pullover, jersey knit crew neckline, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, rib knit bottom. HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count: 14 stitches per 2 centimeters HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Stitch Count: 14 stitches per 2 centimeters Construction: Garment is not knit to shape Front and back panels have a self-start bottom, self-finished sides, contour shaping at the armholes and partial lines of demarcation at the necklines. The lines of demarcation must be clear and continuous and must delineate the full neckline. The partial lines of demarcation are not sufficient to delineate the neckline. Sleeves are knit to shape with a self-start bottom, self-finished sides and contour knitting at the armholes. Jersey knit neckband has self-finished sides but does not have a self-start bottom and is not knit to shape. HTSUS Number: 6110.20.2069 Textile Category Number: 338 To view the tariff language and current duty rates that correspond to these HTSUS provisions, please refer to the text of the most recent HTSUS, which is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. 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). The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in 19 CFR 177.9(b)(1) which states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in connection with the ruling request and incorporated therein, either directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. The merchandise, in its condition as imported into the United States, should conform to the facts and the description as set forth both in the ruling request and in this ruling. In the event that the facts or merchandise are modified in any way, this should be brought to the attention of Customs officials. The issuance of this ruling does not preclude periodic verification by Customs at the time of importation. 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 Mary Ryan at 646-733-3271. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski, Director National Commodity Specialist Division