CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359
Bonita Yeung
Dinteam Industries Ltd.
Room 2, Block B, 9th Floor
Unimix Industrial Centre
2 NG Fong Street
San Po Kong
Kowloon, Hong Kong
RE: The tariff classification of knitted garments from China; applicability of HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 6
Dear Ms. Yeung:
In your letter dated February 13, 2007, you requested a classification ruling. Your samples are being returned as requested.
Following is a description of the samples that you have submitted and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) provision that applies.
Style Number: D6W709
Garment Description: Men’s 95% cotton/5% cashmere jersey knit pullover with a rib knit crew neckline, long sleeves with rib knit cuffs, and rib knit bottom. Jersey knit inserts are integrated along the length of the sleeves, lengthwise on the center front panel and around the armholes
HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count: Over 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. Garment meets the requirements of statistical note 6 to Chapter 61
HTSUS Number: 6110.20.2067
Textile Category Number: 338
Style Number: FaG2414
Garment Description: Women’s 81% rayon/16% nylon/3% spandex knitted fabric sleeveless pullover with a shirred turtleneck collar
HTSUS Chapter 61 Statistical Note 3 Stitch Count: Over 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: The capping components for the armholes and neckline lack a self start bottom. All components are not knit to shape; the garment does not qualify as a knit to shape garment.
HTSUS Number: 6110.30.3059
Textile Category Number: 639
Style D6W709 falls within textile category 338 and style FaG2414 falls within textile category 639. With the exception of certain products of China, quota/visa requirements are no longer applicable for merchandise which is the product of World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.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.
Style FaG2414 falls within textile category 639. 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.
If you decide to resubmit your request, please include all of the material that we have returned to you and mail your request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Customs Information Exchange, 10th Floor, One Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10119, attn: Binding Rulings Section.
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