CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 L84806
Ms. Gayle E. Williams
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Dept. 733IMP-D5-257BB
333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s cardigan from China
Dear Ms. Williams:
In your letter dated May 4, 2005 you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 1868M, is a woman’s long cardigan that extends from the shoulder to the knee area. It is constructed from 100% boiled wool, knit fabric. The outer surface of the garment measures more than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction.
The cardigan features a pointed collar, long hemmed sleeves, a full front opening with 7 button closures, 2 front inset pockets in the waist area, and a hemmed bottom.
The applicable subheading for the cardigan will be 6110.19.0080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for sweaters…and similar articles, knitted: of wool or fine animal hair: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 16% ad valorem.
The cardigan falls within textile category designation 438. 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).
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 Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division