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

NY M86574 October 25, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:356 M86574 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6110.20.2067 Ms. Melissa Fox Barthco International Inc. 5101 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112-1404 RE: The tariff classification of men’s knitted garments from China; applicability of HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Dear Ms. Fox: This letter replaces NY M84387 that was issued to you on July 20, 2006 on behalf of Peninsula Global, Inc. In that letter Style MCS01722 was not considered knit to shape because it was constructed from components that did not meet the requirements of Statistical Note 6. In addition, the submitted garments and the submitted components did not match. On September 20, 2006, you submitted a new sample garment and new components for this style. An examination of the new garment indicates that Style MCS01722 is now constructed with knit to shape components. Your sample has been retained for our files. Style Number: MCS01722 (also imported under Style BCS01722) Garment Description: Men’s 100% cotton, jersey and intarsia knit pullover, rib knit mock turtleneck collar, partial front opening with a zippered closure, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, rib knit bottom. HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count: 13 stitches per 2 centimeters HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Stitch Count: 13 stitches per 2 centimeters Component Construction: All components are knit to shape and assembled by linking and looping The front and back panels have clear and continuous lines of demarcation at the necklines and full fashion marks at the armholes. The sleeves have full fashion marks at the armholes. The mock turtleneck collar has a self-start bottom and self-finished sides The placket capping has a self-start bottom and self-finished sides The placket tape has a self-start bottom and self-finished sides HTSUS Number: 6110.20.2067 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/. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The textile category number above applies to merchandise produced in non-WTO member-countries. Quota and visa requirements are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information on quota and visa requirements applicable to this merchandise, we suggest you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” which is available on our web site at www.cbp.gov. For current information regarding possible textile safeguard actions on goods from China and related issues, we refer you to the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel of the Department of Commerce 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