CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 E82073
Ms.Margie Pettit
Cricket Lane
1411 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
RE: The tariff classification of three women’s knit garments from Hong Kong
Dear Ms. Pettit:
In your letter dated May 5, 1999 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You submitted nine samples. Styles 8034, 7903A, 8033, 7442, 7472 will be answered in ruling letter E81759. Style 7904 was sent to our Customs laboratory for analysis and will be answered in ruling number E82074 at a later date.
Style 7725 is a woman’s pullover that is constructed from 100% acrylic, knit fabric. The outer surface of the fabric measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The pullover features a round neckline and short sleeves. The sleeves and bottom of the garment are finished with ribbed fabric. A sequins and beaded design is sewn on the front panel.
Style 8465 is a woman’s pullover garment with two panels sewn to the shoulders and sideseams simulating a cardigan worn over a pullover. The garment is constructed from 55% ramie, 45% cotton, knit fabric. The outer surface of the fabric measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The garment features a round neckline and long, tubular hemmed sleeves and a tubular hemmed bottom. The two front outer panels feature a V-neckline and a full front opening with a one button closure. Decorative beads are sewn on the round neckline and the two front outer panels.
Style 7466 is a woman’s pullover sweater that is constructed from 55% ramie, 45% cotton, knit fabric. The outer surface of the fabric measures 9 or fewer stitches in the horizontal direction. The sweater features a rib knit turtleneck collar; long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; and a ribbed bottom.
Your samples are being returned.
The applicable subheading for style 7725 will be 6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s pullovers, knitted: of man-made fibers: other. The duty rate will be 33.1% ad valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for style 8465 will be 6110.90.9090, which provides for women’s pullovers, knitted: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 6% ad valorem.
The applicable HTS subheading for style 7466 will be 6110.90.9042, which provides for women’s sweaters, knitted: of other textile materials: other. The duty rate will be 6% ad valorem.
Style 7725 falls within textile category designation 639. Style 8465 falls in category 838. Style 7466 falls in category 845. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Hong Kong are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the U.S. Customs Service Textile Status Report, an internal issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available at the Customs Web Site at WWW.CUSTOMS.USTREAS.GOV. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
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 Mike Crowley at 212-637-7077.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division