CLA-2-61:RR:NC:N3:359
Ms. Gail Cumins
Sharretts, Paley, Carter, & Blauvelt, P.C.
75 Broad Street
New York, N.Y. 10004
RE: The tariff classification of women’s knitted garments from China; applicability of HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6
Dear Ms. Cumins:
In your letter dated February 12, 2007 you requested a classification ruling on behalf of your client Lai’s Knitwear Mfg., Ltd.
Following are description(s) of the sample(s) that you have submitted and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provision(s) that apply.
Style Number: 3257
Garment Description: Women’s long sleeve pullover constructed of 100% cotton knitted fabric featuring a stand up collar and a zippered partial front closure.
HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count: More than nine stitches per two centimeters.
HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Stitch Count: Equal to or less than eighteen stitches per two centimeters.
Component Construction: All components are knit to shape and assembled by looping and linking. All meet the requirements of statistical note 6 to Chapter 61 HTSUS.
HTSUS Number: 6110.20.2077
Textile Category Number: 339
Style Number: J21A17198
Garment Description: Women’s pullover constructed of 77% rayon and 23% nylon knitted fabric featuring ¾ length sleeves with a V-neckline.
HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count: More than nine stitches per two centimeters.
HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6 Stitch Count: Equal to or less than eighteen stitches per two centimeters.
Component Construction: All components are knit to shape and assembled by looping and linking. All meet the requirements of Statistical note 6 to Chapter 61 HTSUS.
HTSUS Number: 6110.30.3057
Textile Category Number: 639
We need additional information in order to issue a ruling for style number 8180. Please submit the information described below:
- Three pieces of the neck loop component connected together with the
waste yarn intact in the condition as taken from the knitting machine.
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With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.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 Francine Vivona-Brock at 646-733-3049.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division