CLA-2-61:RR:NC:WA:N5:356 A86425
Ms. Gail T. Cummins
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C.
Sixty-seven Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit sweaters from Hong
Kong.
Dear Ms. Cumins:
In your letter dated July 31, 1996, you requested a tariff clas-
sification ruling on behalf of Polo/Ralph Lauren Corporation. Your
samples will be returned as requested.
Style 71-0115729 is a men's sweater constructed from 100 percent
cotton, jersey knit fabric containing 9 stitches per two
centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment
features a partial front opening with a zippered closure; a rib
knit baseball neckline; long, hemmed sleeves; and a straight,
hemmed bottom. The "Polo Sport" logo and an American flag are
embroidered below the front neckline.
Style 71-0115730 is a men's sweater constructed from 100 percent
cotton, jersey knit fabric containing 9 stitches per two
centimeters counted in the horizontal direction. The garment
features a rib knit crew neckline; long, hemmed sleeves; and a
straight, hemmed bottom. The "Polo Sport" logo is knitted into the
left sleeve and an American flag is embroidered in the center of
the logo.
The applicable subheading for Styles 71-0115729 and 71-0115730
will be 6110.20.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTS), which provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
cotton: other: other: sweaters: men's. The duty rate will be 19.9
percent ad valorem.
Styles 71-0115729 and 71-0115730 fall within textile category
designation 345. Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to a visa requirement
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 Part 177 of
the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should or the control number listed
above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding
this ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mary Ryan at 212-466-5877.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division