CLA-2-61:S:N:N3:I 359 850545
Ms. Ina L. Ateshkadi
Sears, Roebuck And Company
Department 733x, Sears Tower
Chicago, IL 60684
RE: The tariff classification of two women's knit garments from
Taiwan.
Dear Ms. Ateshkadi:
In your letter dated March 14, 1990, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The submitted sample, Mfrs. Item No. PN-89045 (see hang tag
attached to garment), is a woman's garment that is similar to a
sweater constructed from a 65% polyester, 35% cotton, finely knit
fabric that is napped on the inside surface. The fabric has more
than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.
The garment features shoulder pads; a round neckline; long
sleeves with rib knit cuffs; a full front opening with a seven
button closure; a drawstring closure at the waist; two set-in,
side seam pockets at the waist; and a shirt-tail bottom.
The submitted sample, Sears# 51025 (see hang tag attached to
garment), is a woman's oversized pullover constructed from 65%
polyester, 35% cotton, finely knit fabric. The fabric has more
than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.
The garment features a round, rib knit neckline; short, hemmed
sleeves; a left, chest pocket; and a hemmed bottom. Your
samples are being returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for both garments will be
6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for women's sweaters, pullovers...and
similar articles, knitted: of man-made fibers: other. The rate
of duty will be 34.2% ad valorem.
The garments fall within textile category designation 639.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
Taiwan are subject to visa requirements and quota restraints.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
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,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport