CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:N3:356 B80264
Mr. Denis Kenyon
T W Kempton (Corporate Clothing) Limited
47 Cyprus Road
Leicester, LE2 8QT
England
RE: The tariff classification of men's knit garments from the
United Kingdom.
Dear Mr. Kenyon:
In your letter dated November 27, 1996, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
Style 77093 is a men's slipover vest constructed from 50 percent
wool, 50 percent acrylic, 1x1 rib knit fabric containing 18
stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal direction.
The garment is sleeveless and features a V-neckline and a rib knit
waistband. The neckline and the armholes are finished with self-fabric edging.
Style 77057 is a men's pullover garment constructed from 50
percent wool, 50 percent acrylic, 1x1 rib knit fabric containing
18 stitches per two centimeters counted in the horizontal
direction. The garment features a V-neckline; long sleeves with
rib knit cuffs; and a rib knit waistband. The neckline is finished
with self-fabric edging.
As requested, your samples will be returned.
At the time of entry, Customs may verify the actual fiber content
of Styles 77093 and 77057. If the fiber content varies from the
weight breakdown indicated in your letter, the HTS classification
may differ from the information indicated below.
The applicable subheading for Style 77093 will be 6110.30.1530,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests)
and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers:
containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal
hair: other: vests, other than sweater vests: men's or boys'. The
duty rate will be 17 percent ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for Style 77057 will be 6110.30.1550,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for: sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests)
and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of man-made fibers:
containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal
hair: other: other: men's or boys'. The duty rate will be 17
percent ad valorem.
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 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,
Paul K. Schwartz
Chief, Textile & Apparel Branch
National Commodity
Specialist Division