CLA-2-61:K:C:CSC:I17 868592
Ms. Judith Schechter
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz & Silverman
12 East 49th Street
New York, N.Y. 10017
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's silk knit pullover from China
Dear Ms. Schechter:
In your letter dated October 29, 1991, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Terramar Sports.
The submitted sample, style 91-3023-5, is a woman's 100%
silk knit pullover that features a drawstring waist, long sleeves
and ribbed sleeve cuffs and neckline. The sample is being
returned to you.
The applicable subheading for the garment is 6110.90.0082,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, which
provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats and
similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of other textile
materials: other: other: of silk: containing 70% or more-by
weight of silk or silk waste: women's or girls'. The rate of
duty will be 6% ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under provisions of Section 177
of the Customs Regulations.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Thomas Mattina
Area Director,
J.F.K. Airport Area