CLA-2-61:EPI25 A87822
Nik and Associates
5758 W. Century Blvd. #203
Los Angeles, California 90045
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's pullover from China
Dear Sirs:
In your letter dated September 16, 1996, on behalf of DZ
Trading, LTD., Los Angeles, California, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
The garment, Style 3600, is a woman's pullover constructed
of a 55% silk, 45% cashmere wool fabric that has more than 9
stitches per 2 centimeters in the horizontal direction. The
garment features a round rib knit neckband, hemmed long sleeves
and a hemmed bottom. The pullover garment extends below the
waist.
The applicable subheading for the pullover will be
6110.90.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers...and similar
articles, knitted: of other textile materials: other. The rate
of duty will be 6%. The sample submitted for Customs examination
will be returned to you under separate cover.
The pullover falls within textile category designation 838.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
China are subject to quota and the requirement of a visa.
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. 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 the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported.
Sincerely,
Carol Rackley
Acting Service Port Director
El Paso, Texas