CLA-2-61:PD:A:TC:I:I04 C80974
Ralph Martinez, Import Manager
One Step Up
1407 Broadway, 32nd Floor
New York, New York 10018
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's sweater from
the Philippines
Dear Mr. Martinez:
In your letter dated October 20, 1997, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The submitted sample, style number 57871, is a woman's
pullover sweater that is manufactured from knit fabric composed
of 75 percent rayon and 25 percent acrylic. The fabric is
constructed with less than nine stitches per two centimeters
measured in the horizontal direction.
The sweater extends to slightly below the waist. The
garment is sleeveless and features one-inch shoulder straps. The
sweater also has a straight bottom.
The submitted sample will be returned under separate cover.
The applicable subheading for the sweater will be
6110.30.3020, 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...other...other: sweaters: women's. The rate
of duty will be 33.5 percent ad valorem.
The sweater falls within textile category designation 646.
Based upon international textile trade agreements, products of
the Philippines 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,
Signed by
Anthony W. Knapik
Acting Port Director
Miami Service Port